MARGARITA’S COCINA MEXICANA Inspection – October 23, 2026

High Priority 1

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 tilapia filets thawed in ROP packaging when indicated to thaw outside of packaging

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzle soiled with old soda debris. Ice machine has build up of mold like substance.

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 food service employees on staff. Unable to provide certifications for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 tilapia filets thawed in ROP packaging when indicated to thaw outside of packaging. See Stop Sale.

Stop Sale

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets tearing on upright two door cooler ripped. Prep table cooler gaskets torn.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind and in front of fryer station.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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