MARGARITA ISLAND MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR
445 E. EAU GALLIE BLVD, Indian Harbor Beach FL 32937 · 386-846-0316
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line cooler and 1 live roach in dish pit area. Kitchen manager killed both and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 0 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. In dish pit area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above prep expo is heavily soiled with dust and has utensils stored directly underneath the ceiling, hanging from ceiling
Drain cover(s) missing. In dish pit area and by ice machine
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used in prep cooler for wait staff, holds sour cream, pico, guacamole, duct tape used to hold door closed
Light not functioning. Lights in back area have bulbs not functioning or not functioning properly
Jun 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects in bar area, observed 3-5 in dish pit area under dishwasher and triple sink 3-5 by trash can, prep sink and vacpak machine 1 live fly in dish pit area
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Several items of cooked pork and chicken made on 6/13, today is 6/17.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back prep room blocked by cart. Chef moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice in bar handwash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in back prep room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pico container in walk in cooler. Chef removed bowl.
Ceiling tile missing. In dish pit area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above prep expo is heavily soiled with dust and has utensils stored directly underneath the ceiling, hanging from ceiling
Drain cover(s) missing. In dish pit area and by ice machine
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used in prep cooler for wait staff, holds sour cream, pico, guacamole, duct tape used to hold door closed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in multiple areas in kitchen. One by the drive through drink station and also in back prep room behind container of sugar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in back room by ice machine and 4 door cooler has build up of old food debris behind equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bin containing chips is broken and held with duct tape. Chef discarded container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris inside with stored equipment
Light not functioning. Lights in back area have bulbs not functioning or not functioning properly
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Table in back room has ripped foil on bottom shelf
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids stored on floor in dry storage. Chef moved to shelf.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin by drive thru window
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen vents dust build up
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to keep cooler door closed, due to needing a new gasket. Clear tape used to repair flour bin lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by tea machine has tea spilled on it
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Some prep pans wet nesting.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil on tea stand is soiled and torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by drive thru in kitchen, and hood shield and bottom shelf of steam table.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled in bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pico container in walk in cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. In bar area. Manager put cover on.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to tea brewer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cheetos dust not labeled on cookline.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water by ice machine and ac wall unit, pipes are clogged.
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw pork over cooked pork on prep tray on cook line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line cooler and 1 live roach in dish pit area. Kitchen manager killed both and discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kids toy left in dining room in hand wash sink in prep area kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Middle stall in womens bathroom does not have a covered waste receptacle for feminine products to be discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in dish pit area. Kitchen manager swept them up.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water by ice machine and ac wall unit, pipes are clogged.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in ladies bathroom is taped and leaking at hand wash sink.
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.