JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE BAR & GRILL BAYSIDE
401 BISCAYNE BLVD #1180, Miami FL 33132
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two can of pineapple juice 46 oz.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp located inside reach in cooler cook line area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Zachary Lee, Waymond Jones, Michael Lee. The employees were hired more than 60 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touched cooked chicken at cook line area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger beef patty over crab cake. Inside walk in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gelissa Pinales.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap. Kitchen at hand wash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar are.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located cook line area. Near stove.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed plastic containers with lime, lemons, orange, pineapple not properly stored. Located Bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Eric Vongries.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans inside walk in cooler soiled.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken over cooked chicken and egg rolls. Located at cook line area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottle of Peroxide Multi cleaner inside hand wash sink located bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Peroxide Multi cleaner. Operator labeled during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken and fish stored directly on floor inside walk in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar area.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels. Operator removed during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at cook line area. Operator provided during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar area. Operator stored properly.
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.