MARGARITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1100 N MAIN ST STE A · BELLE GLADE · Palm Beach County · FL 33430
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 14
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. At front counter, juice storage reach in cooler: Rice juice with milk (45F at 1:52pm – Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 7:30am Rice juice with milk did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and then handled ready to eat tomatoes while cutting. Tomatoes were to be served raw. No glove change; no hand wash. See stop sale. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-12-4High Priority – Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and then handled ready to eat tomatoes while cutting. Tomatoes were to be served raw. Tomatoes were discarded. No glove change; no hand wash. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 Live, small flying insects in dining area 4 Live, small flying insects in bakery area, 2 Live, small flying insects along cookline, 3 Live, small flying insects in dish washing area **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler near cook line: Raw bacon in plastic pan stored over cooked shrimp and Swiss cheese Advised operator as to how to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler near cook line: Raw chicken, raw steak, raw ground beef over raw tilapia, raw shrimp, red snapper. All items portioned in plastic pans. Advised operator of the correct way to store. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler: fried pork made 11/17/23 stored. At double door stainless steel reach in cooler:Tomato juice made 11/23/23 in use Advised operator of the time period within which ready-to-eat, time/temperature control should be stored. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on wall next to mixer in bakery area Approximately 7 live roaches crawling behind ovens in bakery area **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils from the dining area and then picked up plated food and served food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line: Employee prepared raw beef with gloves, then touched tongs to prepare food on flat top grill. No glove change. Advised operator of the implications of such actions. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. At glass door standing reach in coolers on the front line: approximately 6 bottles of green salsa and approximately 6 bottles of red salsa as per operator, served to customers, returned to reach in cooler and then retrieved and then re served to other customers who dine. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At front counter, juice storage reach in cooler: Rice juice with milk (45F at 1:52pm – Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 7:30am Rice juice with milk did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door standing reach in coolers on the front line: green salsa (68F – Cold Holding); red salsa (54F – Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Double door stainless steel reach in cooler: raw bacon (46F – Cold Holding); red salsa (51F – Cold Holding); green salsa (48F – Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: habanero sauce (46F – Cold Holding); green salsa (49F – Cold Holding); red salsa (46F – Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door standing reach in coolers on the front line: green salsa (68F – Cold Holding); red salsa (54F – Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Double door stainless steel reach in cooler: raw bacon (46F – Cold Holding); red salsa (51F – Cold Holding); green salsa (48F – Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: habanero sauce (46F – Cold Holding); green salsa (49F – Cold Holding); red salsa (46F – Cold Holding) As per operator stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
07-08-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. At glass door standing reach in coolers on the front line: approximately 6 bottles of green salsa and approximately 6 bottles of red salsa as per operator, served to customers, returned to reach in cooler and then retrieved and then re served to other customers who dine. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
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. **Warning**
Basic 1
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 2 dead roaches underneath prep table in bakery area. Approximately 8 dead roaches behind ovens in bakery. Approximately 4 dead roaches at the side of double door stainless steel reach in cooler. Approximately 2 dead roaches behind stove on cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:26 AM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.