MARGUERITA GRILL
10200 W HALLS RIVER RD, Homosassa FL 34448 · 352-628-1336
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies behind barc
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Marinara sauce Pork and beans
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork in front line reach in cooler. Operator dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Floor soiled in walk in freezer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Area around nozzles on beverage machine.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started to have employee clean and sanitize ice machine.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw gator stored over ready-to-eat plantains in reach-in cooler near fryers, raw shrimp stored over batter (milk and flour) for cheese products in two door reach-in cooler underneath grill. Raw beef stored above opened bag of french fries in freezer off cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in wait station area. Operator iced product down and moved to reach-in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine area. Employee placed soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine with ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Employee moved scoop to clean and sanitize and plans to have ice machine cleaned this evening.
May 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ice Cream Mix Island Oasis (55F - Cold Holding) in bar reach-in cooler. The product had been in the cooler overnight without a temperature being taken today of the product. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ice Cream Mix Island Oasis (55F - Cold Holding) in bar reach-in cooler. The product had been in the cooler overnight without a temperature being taken today of the product. Issued stop sale.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed aluterus monoceros (unicorn filefish) sold and listed as trigger fish on the menu. On the menu, establishments must identify fish by the market name, common name or scientific name. Reviewed invoices and discussed with operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine. Employee placed soap.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at dish machine in kitchen
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Server preparing salads in the walk in cooler. There is a table with open containers of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, feta and cucumber with tongs inside.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves behind bar
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes 45 F cooked Tuesday night stored in five gallon bucket with closed lid. All other items in the walk in cooler are 40 F
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of nacho cheese sauce
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Line cook came on line, touched tongs used for raw food and then put gloves on. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server opening walk in cooler door and preparing salads without washing hands
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Line cook touched deli paper that fell on the floor and then started touching clean equipment. Educated employee who washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies behind barc
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 53F sitting on cooks line -operator discarded Operator states they were moved from the cooler to the cooks line ten minutes ago. Moved to fryer for cooking Garlic butter- 64F rechecked 45F Operator states the butter was brought to the cook line at 11:30 am Raw shrimp 53F rechecked 40F in two drawer cooler by wall operator states the shrimp was just thawed under running water. Moved to walk in cooler One door cooks line cooler- Grouper cheeks 46F rechecked 40F Swai 46F rechecked 40F Scallops 46F rechecked 40F Operator states the food was brought to the cooks line at 11:00. Moved to freezer Counter in prep room- Raw bacon 55F rechecked 45F Operator states it was brought to the prep area for cooking 30 minutes prior Moved to freezer Server station counter- Papis dressing with garlic and oil- 65F rechecked 43F Operator states they were brought to the counter at 12:30 Moved to refrigerator Pico 55 F rechecked 43F Brought out at 1:00 Moved to freezer Butter sauce on cooks line used to brush raw fish 45F moved to cooler- discussed procedure for cold holding or using Time.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line blocked by cart Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice from glass in cooks line hand sink Cooks line- hose hanging across sink Dishwasher hand sink -dirty towels and empty sour cream container in sink Operator removed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna on menu
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Server preparing salads in the walk in cooler. There is a table with open containers of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, feta and cucumber with tongs inside.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Skylar and Damian
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Not on the menu. Operator hand wrote a sign and hung it up.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on handles Hand wash sink on cooks line next to oven
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet and watch on line cook Operator took off
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Servers preparing salads in walk in cooler Line cook not wearing beard guard with long beard hair Line cook put beard guard on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under equipment in cooks line and prep area.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on the floor in liquor closet
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old day dots on pans
Stored food not covered. Scallops, Alligator, shrimp Lemonade in beer cooler Operator covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken, soiled reach in cooler that is no longer being used.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples over a bucket of ready to eat to eat Feta and commercially processed salad dressings.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line wiping clothes Moved to wiping cloth bucket
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected to 200 ppm
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves behind bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. liquid smoke bottle Operator labeled.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm reading. Operator primed sanitizer, 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings above Ready to eat food in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used for filling up buckets to sink silverware
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as scoop on cooks line. Operator removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon not removed from ROP before thawing
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items hung on clean dish shelf in rear area
Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in Walk-in-Cooler and Walk-in Freezer. Operator states delivery received today.
Wet wiping cloths used on cooks line for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind bar
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun in bar area near outside window soiled with mold like growth -cutting boards behind bar on pitcher shelf soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as scoop for feta cheese. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple grooved cutting boards in bar area and in kitchen
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes then began to put away clean dishes with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator, dishes rewashed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding)(43F cold holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding)(44F cooling); salsa (51F - Cold Holding)(45F cooling); shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding)(45F cooling) operator states all items added to cooler at 12:00pm, operator moved items and iced to rapid cool. First temperatures at 12:25pm. Second Temperatures 1:00pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun in bar area near outside window soiled with mold like growth -cutting boards behind bar on pitcher shelf soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth on upper metal guard of large ice machine in server area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as scoop for feta cheese. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Multiple fish not removed from ROP before thawing (salmon, tuna)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple grooved cutting boards in bar area and in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items(jackets, bags) stored on clean dish rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not air dried before stacking.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled Soda gun holster in bar area near window soiled with mold like growth
Slide top Reach-in cooler in bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle in bar area near outdoor service window soiled -slicer soiled
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Multiple fish not removed from rop before thawing
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging on cream dish storage rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under/behind equipment in kitchen and bar area soiled Ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled
Food stored on floor. Lemons, tortillas, black beans on floor in Walk-in-Cooler. Cases of shrimp on floor in Walk-in Freezer Bag in box sodas on floor in liquor storage room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled Soda gun holster behind bar soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dry storage area
Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari over cooked plantains on cooks line. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooks line roll top cooler. Operator states they checked temperatures 2 hours ago and cooler was running properly. Other items in cooler recently refilled, no item has been in cooler over2 hours. Operator moved items to different coolers. pulled pork 48F, Cole slaw 53F, Sliced tomatoes 50 F Second temp pork 47F, coleslaw 50F, tomato 48F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Island oasis ice cream mix opened previous day, not dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle in bar area near outdoor service window soiled -slicer soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the upper interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Multiple fish not removed from rop before thawing
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging on cream dish storage rack
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked without proper air drying
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under/behind equipment in kitchen and bar area soiled Ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled
Food stored on floor. Lemons, tortillas, black beans on floor in Walk-in-Cooler. Cases of shrimp on floor in Walk-in Freezer Bag in box sodas on floor in liquor storage room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled Soda gun holster behind bar soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dry storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping in rear prep sinks. Operator turned water on
Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine. Operator states it is on order.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on shelf above cooks line. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer on cooks line no longer seals properly, damage to lid
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors under three compartment sink soiled.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dish area and on cooks line
Stored food not covered. Multiple items removed from original packaging and stored uncovered in reach in freezer on cooks line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed
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