MARGARITAS MEXICAN GRILL 1
9825 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 23 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (bar-Chlorine 0ppm) in bar area. Operator added bleach and retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in reach in freezer next to walk-in-cooler -not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw beef stored above raw fish in reach-in cooler next to reach in deep freezer on cook line. Employee rearranged to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F-50F – Cold Holding) on table across from grill. Employee had shrimp out to cook a couple of orders. Employee placed raw shrimp back in reach-in cooler to chill. Also, cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee stated lettuce has been in there about 3 hours. Observed lettuce was double panned. Employee closed lid to chill lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute slightly soiled with residue in large ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to warewashing area used to store utensils. Operator removed utensils from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Observed operator only able to provide proof one employees food safety training. Provided info on approved food safety training to operator during this inspection.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled Spray bottles containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled spray bottles of cleaners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups without handles used to dispense seasonings and cheese on cook line.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles on cook line water damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on both reach in freezers outside of walk-in-cooler with torn gaskets. Also, handles missing on flip top lid of reach-in cooler across from grill and from one door on reach in freezer next to walk-in-cooler.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door allowing in daylight.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed three holes in wall below hand wash sink in warewashing area.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped sleeves of napkins stored on floor in dry food storage room. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in-cooler and in reach-in cooler at front service line near expo window.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat sauces in walk-in-cooler.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops stored mop buckets in a manner to not allow mop to air dry
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 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.