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MARGARITAS MEXICAN GRILL 1

9825 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 23 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2023
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396568
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8517784
DBPR license2615105

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from DBPR ( unable to license today due to renovations made to kitchen. ) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener

#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Existing layout does not match with plans on file. Hand wash sinks removed at wait station. Employee rest room changed to storage room. Dish Machine removed and prep area placed there. Hand wash sink added at that location. Prep table add by that Hand wash sink. Hand wash sink moved from rear of kitchen by rear entrance and moved to next to Three compartment sink. Chips/salsa stations added at wait station. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter. Removed for cleaning. Per Person In Charge. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Prep line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.