Inspection Report

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MARGARITA ISLAND MEXICAN KITCHEN AND BAR

777 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY UNIT G15 · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3406055
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552189
DBPR license1504355

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wiped gloves soiled with raw mahi on towel hanging from hip

#6High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled raw mahi with gloves hands and then began touching raw onions and cucumbers. SEE STOP SALE

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cook handled raw mahi with gloves hands and then began touching raw onions and cucumbers.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of oven at cook line cooked rice (120F – Hot Holding) On shelf between flat top and oven at cook line cooked beef (118F – Hot Holding)

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine. Ice chute for oasis machine. Interior of soda gun holster.

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had new hires review and sign documentation **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near dish area

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cut bottom section of plastic Togo containers used as scoop in rice on make line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles to doors on cook line are soiled

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice buckets are stored on the floor. Operator took to dish area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple on prep tables

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.