Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MARGARITAS MEXICAN GRILL 1

9825 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 23 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3648435
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13464954
DBPR license2615105

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked ground beef 52°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ground beef 52°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) one large pan. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large quantity of cooked ground beef Cooling in large volume. Cooked ground beef 52°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) * **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by large equipment in sink.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine.

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled oven handles.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Discolored, sagging ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on cutting board. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag onion on floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of single service cups on floor. dry goods.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.