MR MARGARITA MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILA BAR
995 N STATE RD 434 STE 303 · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32714
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -sweetened condensed milk.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -4 live roaches on cook line drawer and gasket. -1 live in door gasket of cook line prep cooler. -3 live roaches in pan of utensils on dry storage shelves. -1 live on hand wash sink in expo area. -1 live on outside of box of foil sheets. **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 droppings on flour bag on dry storage shelves. -2 droppings in pan of utensils on dry storage shelf. -10 droppings on floor under bar dish machine.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp (51°F – Cold Holding); chicken (53°F – Cold Holding); fish (49°F – Cold Holding); chicken (55°F – Cold Holding); beef (60°F – Cold Holding) in cook line drawers under grill. Per operator all food moved from walk-in cooler approximately 15 minutes ago. refried beans (48°F – Cold Holding); black beans (52°F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50°F – Cold Holding); rellenos peppers (50°F – Cold Holding); pico (51°F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49°F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (51°F – Cold Holding); fish (47°F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Per operator 2 deliveries earlier today with door open. Door also open to storage room (unrefrigerated walk-in freezer). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. -chicken 117 in steam table. Product removed for closure.
Intermediate 2
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. -fajita skillet holders in hand wash sink bumpy dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hot water turned off at cook line hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -ice scoop handle broken off.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage/hole in ceiling with mold like build up above back door.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on door frame of reach-in freezer. -1 dead roach in ice in upright reach-in freezer. -1 dead roach beside cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -open beverage on cook line. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. -floor drains soiled in dish area.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -missing grout throughout kitchen causing standing water and food debris in grout lines.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -cook line prep cooler with relleno peppers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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.