MARGARITAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
490 MANDALAY AVE STE 10 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33767
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork 9/27/26, Chicken made 9/23/26 both items at 61f, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Frozen raw shrimp stored under frozen raw ground beef in stand up freezer.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 9/27/26, Chicken made 9/23/26 both items at 61f, missed cooling window. Items discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One salsa 64f, pico 66f, sour cream 64f, shredded cheese 62f, all found in line cooler. All items moved to another cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom shelf in reach in freezer where ground beef is stored.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jorge Escalona
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Jorge Escalona
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Rice stored on floor in back storeroom. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to hand sink in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.