MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
209 E DAVIS BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented cans present. See stop sale. Pure tomato sauce 2 cans on can good shelf back storage **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Stop sale for temperature abused time/temperature control for safety food. No dented cans. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in back kitchen not landing on food 7 live flies at bar next to beer taps. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: 2 live flies at bar. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front kitchen entrance cut tomatoes 45F Mozzarella cheese 44F mozzarella cheese 45F cook pepper 47F cook Tamales 46F ambient air temperature was 52F. Discussed with manager to place ice on all food items Walk in cooler Cold holding: bean dip 46F cut tomatoes 46F raw beef 45F cook corn 47F chicken 47F cook chicken 47F butter 44F employees began placing ice on all products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Reach-in cooler: shredded cheese 41 F, guacamole with diced tomato 40 F, pico 40 F, cooked corn 43 F. Walk-in cooler: cooked black bean 46 F, cooked pork 47 F, cooked corn 44 F, raw grounded beef 47 F, refried bean 44 F, shredded mozzarella 48 F, mozzarella log 44 F, flan 47 F, raw chicken 46 F, raw ribeye49 F, raw beef 47 F, raw chorizo 49 F, whole milk 47 F, raw shell egg 49 F ambient, chicken stock 48 F, sour cream 47 F. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2025 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line in front of flattop grill white board **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand washing sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
23-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior behind nozzle sprayers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.