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MARGARITA'S COCINA MEXICANA

MARGARITA'S COCINA MEXICANA maintains a 4.1/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in WINTER HAVEN. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

7350 Cypress Gardens Boulevard
Winter Haven, Florida, 33884
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/20/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13574092

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. I had the employee to remove the fish from the vacuum sealed bag. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table across from the walk in cooler. The cell phone was removed and the table was cleaned and sanitized. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 a copy to the email provided. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

11/12/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10894739

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting lettuce before washing. I had the employee to wash the lettuce before cutting. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,,2025. The establishment was open and operating serving the public.

4/9/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10827277

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Lid to the ice machine is broken. Priority: Basic
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Observed: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Tortilla chip warmer is pitted and rusty. Priority: Basic

7/1/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8685292

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