Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
209 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3911330
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Tortillas are stored inside a shopping bag on front line cook.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
On shelf next to walk-in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to blender near dish pit handwashing sink. Next to soda fountain. On shelf for bag in box soda syrups. Employee removed all improperly stored chemical spray bottles at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
On shelf next to walk-in cooler. Dry storage shelf next to blender near dish pit handwashing sink. Next to soda fountain. On shelf for bag in box soda syrups.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Gustavo P. C.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Cooked birria, black beans, ground beef, and caldo pollo are not covered inside the walk-in cooler. Employee covered all foods at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
One jug of oil stored on kitchen floor next to fryers. Employee relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Personal drink placed on top of storage shelf over clean cutting boards in kitchen area. Employee removed drink at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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.