MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
6418 LAKE WORTH RD · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 11
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly….00 ppm. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized…employee cleaning utensils in three compartment sink , not sanitizing utensils after rinse . Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area….one live fly landing on prep table then fly away at kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….salsa 75° in Dishmachine table being held less than four hours. Employee discarded food at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-05-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. …chicken soup 165° in a dipper than four inches container with covered at walk in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday. See stop sale report. Employee discarded food at time of inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above….hot holding ( cooked to serve) cooked potatoes 131°, boiled cabbage 129°, boiled carrots 119° in Dishmachine table . Per employee food was cooked less than an hour. Employee time marked on food at time of inspection. Discussed Time Control on TCS Food. **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food…raw chicken above tortilla in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-21-4High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler….raw chicken above raw beef , raw pork at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found….4 live roaches in storage room at kitchen. Have door between storage and kitchen. ….2 live roaches underneath Dishmachine at kitchen. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled….employee cleaning utensils then handle clean utensils without changed gloves and wash hands. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse….. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. …chicken soup 165° in a dipper than four inches container with covered at walk in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing….stored flowers bucket in handwashing sink at bar. Employee moved it at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-16-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chicken soup ) covered and dipper than four inches container while cooling at walk in cooler. Reviewed cooling procedures with manager. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked….beef stock , sea food soup , sauce in walk in cooler…tomatillos in reach in cooler at kitchen. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises….11 dead roaches underneath Dishmachine and 3 compartment sink at dishwashing area at kitchen. 6 dead roaches in storage room at kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area…cell phone in the expo line. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall at storage room. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen, Dishwashing area. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep table. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:28 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.