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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 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3483047
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8825748
DBPR license2615105

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , cleaning compound , next to single service straws and condiment at wait-station. Moved by manager

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of any employee training available **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. Bleach.

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Some above floor prep area.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). door by ice machine.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler and by ice machine.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. BAg of onions on floor. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment at prep line. Moved by manager.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop In standing water at 70°. Wait-station.

#8Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket . Prep line cooler.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered rice , beans. Cut vegetables. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 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.