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 dateJuly 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3724588
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763081
DBPR license2800841

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects 1 in kitchen area and 1 at bar.

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink has pan tops stored inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager available during inspection. Operator says she took test a week ago but have no proof to verify.

#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Alex, Z, Ronaldo, and Henry no proof of training.

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate in kitchen soiled with build up and front counter bar area ice machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in hot rice no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust build up in dining and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door in kitchen that shows damage.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of Salsa stored on walk in cooler floor operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar and flour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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