Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MARGARITA ISLAND MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR

422 BEACH VILLAGE DR · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670480
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13537134
DBPR license2800841

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook grab raw chicken to place on flat top grill and proceeded to pull rice out of microwave and use gloved hand to push rice in steamer well. Immediately spoke to person in charge and employee. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. No visible contamination in rice observed. Person in charge had rice reheat to above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cut ready to eat pineapple in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge moved raw chicken onto bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cook line flip-top cooler cutting board stained with food debris.

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by utensils. Observed hand washing station on cook line blocked by utensils and food containers. Observed soap and hand washing station blocked by hanging utensils on back wall. Person in charge unblocked all hand washing stations. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed back hand washing station sink hot water handle not working. No hot water at hand washing station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside black beans in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dish washing area and food storage shelves soiled with dust.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line and reach in coolers in kitchen gaskets soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.