MARGARITA'S COCINA MEXICANA
45653 HWY 27, Davenport FL 33897 · 8636043182
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold; cream a 47F, chorizo 55F, shredded cheese 56F, mozzarella 50F, chorizo 47F, pico 45F, tomatoes 44F, lettuce 47F. Flip top unit across from grill, all TCS items out of temperature. Food stays in unit overnight.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two door cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris.
Mar 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two door cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris.
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold; cream a 47F, chorizo 55F, shredded cheese 56F, mozzarella 50F, chorizo 47F, pico 45F, tomatoes 44F, lettuce 47F. Flip top unit across from grill, all TCS items out of temperature. Food stays in unit overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold; cream a 47F, chorizo 55F, shredded cheese 56F, mozzarella 50F, chorizo 47F, pico 45F, tomatoes 44F, lettuce 47F. Flip top unit across from grill, all TCS items out of temperature. Food stays in unit overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is stained with old food debris. Flip side soiled with mold buildup.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top unit door hanging with open gap exposing interior of cooler to outside air, not allowing cooler to reach proper temp. Gaskets tearing on upright two door cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two door cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not protected. Management flipped containers over.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator placed Can opener blade soiled with food debris in dishwasher to be washed,rinsed and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels at hand sink at the end of expo line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on oven door on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife holder heavily soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned knife holder during inspection. Bottom of stand up reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table glasses on top of seasoning container. Operator removed both items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator put buckets on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers on cook line. Operator turned all containers face down.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of Cigarettes on storage shelves above prep table. Operator removed cigarettes.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Employee turned all utensils face down.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine and next to flip top unit on cookline.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit next to fryers.
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