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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 dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3445125
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734151
DBPR license1504355

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in coolers. Raw salmon stored over pineapples. Raw beef stored over churros. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In half pans on top of oven cooked rice (90F – Hot Holding); cooked beans (111F – Hot Holding). In 1/3pan between fryer and grill. plantains (97F – Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1/6 pan in well of hand wash sink on cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line across from oven

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz soufflé cups used as scoops. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on floor with opening facing upwards. Operator took to dish **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At entry to walk in freezer

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At entry to walk in freezer

#7Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket chipped. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink in service station next to bar

#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo containers stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:29 PM.

Violation category totals
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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.