Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

6000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Four Live, small flying insects found at outside bar

35A-02-7

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag in bar side station **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic knives at bar **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Blue coated tongs in clean area above three comp sinks Managed discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line by fryer

36-27-5

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks behind cheese in underounter drawers under char broiler cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Side bar DM locked out

16-55-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle by ice cream station broken

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer inset on table in dessert station. Unplugged and started cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean plastic spatula stirred between knife rack and wall in pantry station **Corrected On-Site**

24-06-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at top bar dish machine

29-11-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 11, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above dish machine with sprinkler

36-34-5

Basic - Clean bar strainer not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the bar **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Under counter prep table with rust that has pitted the surface in side kitchen

14-33-4

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Drink strainers at the bar **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler on front of walk in freezer

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of trash can at quesadilla station Chef Removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Bar small reach in cooler

14-33-4

Basic - Water leaking from handle at dish room sprayer

29-11-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried onions 71 on cooks line less than four hours Recommended for chef to place on a time plan Chef discarded **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Clean silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of clean pot in dish room soiled Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Taster spoons in prep area **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.

How does Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is inspected around two times per year on average.

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