Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Hole in or other damage to wall” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Hollywood sits at 75, putting Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of dust, above 4 compartments freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer- inside door missing insulation layer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Per manager part ordered **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Entrance curtains and door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in salad station / fruit station / ware washing area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in salad station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in Trauslen reach in cooler in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of salad station reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 3 live ,small flying insects flying in bar area. Operator, killed cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until unit is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 6 drawer cooler in cook line; raw shrimp stored over American cheese. Operator moved foods and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 drawer cooler in grill station ; raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); blend cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (47F - Cold Holding). Operator restocking unit less than 4 hours ago. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved foods to walk-in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in salad station / fruit station / ware washing area soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( tuna) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler. Operator cut package open **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to ice machine. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in salad station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in Trauslen reach in cooler in cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of salad station reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fruits not covered in bar. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
39
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse evidenced by pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45-47F - Cold Holding); salsa (44-45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items placed in cooler over 24 hours prior to inspection. Operator discarded food items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse evidenced by pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45-47F - Cold Holding); salsa (44-45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items placed in cooler over 24 hours prior to inspection. Operator discarded food items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook-line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near floor next to handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in make table at server station and 4 door reach-in freezer at cook-line area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
43
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage , soiled or is in disrepair in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in salad station and in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes until equipment is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Establishment awaiting parts to service equipment. Establishment using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage , soiled or is in disrepair in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind pick up area where dishes cones out after being sanitized in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in salad station and in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in front of house walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Trauslen reach in cooler in kitchen; Heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding) foods held overnight per cook. Operator discarded foods. See shop sale Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes until equipment is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - 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. Trauslen reach in cooler in kitchen; Heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding) foods held overnight per cook. See stop sale. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage , soiled or is in disrepair in ware washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind pick up area where dishes cones out after being sanitized in ware washing area. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in salad station and in cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to hand wash sink in ware washing area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in front of house walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in cook line in standing water 91F. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On rack in walk in cooler, refried beans (74-80F - Cold Holding). Per manager in cooler since 11:00am. Manager discarded beans. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans on can rack with dents and creases around rim.
01B-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant.
How does Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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