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MARGARITA'S COCINA MEXICANA

MARGARITA'S COCINA MEXICANA maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in DAVENPORT. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

45653 HWY 27

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13649249

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two door cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: One cook has SafeStaff. One server has SafeStaff. One cook does not have food handlers. **Time Extended**

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13648160

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - 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.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout establishment.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two door cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not protected. Management flipped containers over.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.

7/11/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10899512

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on oven door on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

3/3/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10762194

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed