Inspection Report

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MARGARITA ISLAND MEXICAN KITCHEN AND BAR

1960 SR 44 · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32168

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3727081
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13860763
DBPR license7408067

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – Can opener blade corrected on site – light buildup interior ice machine – soda gun nozzles – Soda machine nozzles **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cookline **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: backpacks on shelf with breading mix **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn and preventing cooler door from fully closing, cookline cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-42-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 broken with gaps. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 10:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.