La Margarita Wonderfood

9851 Nw 58 St Ste 105, Doral, FL 33178
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

La Margarita Wonderfood appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Doral restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unable to answer proper sanitizer levels. Coached operator on proper ppm for quaternary solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over prep table at kitchen area soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe that walk-in cooler fan covers soiled with the mold like the debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like debris.
22-16-4
67
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager purchased chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by carton boxes. Boxes were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three compartment hose soiled.
23-03-4
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the microwave. The manager put towels at the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager discarded the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed and displayed the new license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the oven close to the kitchen entrance interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee and sugar in glass containers next to the kitchen entrance not labeled. The manager labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking utensils not inverted next the oven. The manager inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Margarita Wonderfood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Margarita Wonderfood on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Margarita Wonderfood?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Margarita Wonderfood.

How does La Margarita Wonderfood compare to other restaurants in Doral?

La Margarita Wonderfood most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.

Has La Margarita Wonderfood's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Margarita Wonderfood have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Margarita Wonderfood 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 La Margarita Wonderfood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Margarita Wonderfood is inspected roughly once per year on average.