MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
209 E DAVIS BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas are stored inside a shopping bag on front line cook.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf next to walk-in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to blender near dish pit handwashing sink. Next to soda fountain. On shelf for bag in box soda syrups. Employee removed all improperly stored chemical spray bottles at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Gustavo P. C.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf next to walk-in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to blender near dish pit handwashing sink. Next to soda fountain. On shelf for bag in box soda syrups. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink placed on top of storage shelf over clean cutting boards in kitchen area. Employee removed drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. One jug of oil stored on kitchen floor next to fryers. Employee relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked birria, black beans, ground beef, and caldo pollo are not covered inside the walk-in cooler. Employee covered all foods at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:10 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.