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MARGARITA ISLAND MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR

422 BEACH VILLAGE DR · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3395899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8515827
DBPR license2800841

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and queso in walk in cooler made yesterday (dated 10/3) not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. rice 53F, queso 57F ( – Cooling)

#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unwashed avacado's being cut. Can of tomatoes with dent at bottom of can.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 53F, queso 57F not cooled properly.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server cooler opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to triple sink has paddle in it. Person in charge removed paddle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. The establishment only has certificates for 2 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Side of ceiling tile is missing near server station.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lots of personal bags hanging on rack where dry rice is. Person in charge removed all bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed person cutting into avocado's with stickers still. On them, when asked the were not washed 1st. Person in charge to avacado's and washed and removed the stickers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.