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JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE

6000 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS PLAZA, Orlando FL 32819 · 321.388.2123

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats973
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5809043
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Four Live, small flying insects found at outside bar
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sandwich top reach in coolers cutting boards on cooks line - dish racks
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Sixth pans on shelf by three comp sink Cups at lower bar
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of table top warned in 2nd kitchen soiled Chef discarded
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go soda lids at outside beverage station
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Four Live, small flying insects found at outside bar
High priority/35A-02-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag in bar side station
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic knives at bar
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Blue coated tongs in clean area above three comp sinks Managed discarded
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line by fryer
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks behind cheese in underounter drawers under char broiler cooks line
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Side bar DM locked out
Basic/16-55-4
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle by ice cream station broken
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer inset on table in dessert station. Unplugged and started cleaning
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Clean plastic spatula stirred between knife rack and wall in pantry station
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe at top bar dish machine
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Panini press soiled in second kicthen
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tile with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above dish machine with sprinkler
Basic/36-34-5
Clean bar strainer not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the bar
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Under counter prep table with rust that has pitted the surface in side kitchen
Basic/14-33-4
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Drink strainers at the bar
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler on front of walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of trash can at quesadilla station Chef Removed and discarded
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Bar small reach in cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Water leaking from handle at dish room sprayer
Basic/29-11-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.