Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar
422 Beach Village Dr, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800841
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (3 repeats)-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 2 live flying insects 1 in kitchen area and 1 at bar.
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink near triple sink has pan tops stored inside. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle with pink liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager available during inspection. Operator says she took test a week ago but have no proof to verify.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Alex, Z, Ronaldo, and Henry no proof of training.
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bulk containers of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar and flour.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Container of Salsa stored on walk in cooler floor operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Plastic bowl in hot rice no handle. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice machine deflector plate in kitchen soiled with build up and front counter bar area ice machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with debris.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Gap under back door in kitchen that shows damage.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust build up in dining and kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.