Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
47
Score
Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar's latest score of 47 falls below the Flagler Beach average of 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook grab raw chicken to place on flat top grill and proceeded to pull rice out of microwave and use gloved hand to push rice in steamer well. Immediately spoke to person in charge and employee. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. No visible contamination in rice observed. Person in charge had rice reheat to above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cut ready to eat pineapple in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge moved raw chicken onto bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by utensils. Observed hand washing station on cook line blocked by utensils and food containers. Observed soap and hand washing station blocked by hanging utensils on back wall. Person in charge unblocked all hand washing stations. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed back hand washing station sink hot water handle not working. No hot water at hand washing station. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cook line flip-top cooler cutting board stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside black beans in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dish washing area and food storage shelves soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line and reach in coolers in kitchen gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
47
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over re-fried beans. Chicken over corn. Person in charge changed everything to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook with phone to his ear with gloves on, When he saw me he he placed in his pocket. Addressed and he washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 54F. Placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Addressed immediately and he washed hands in hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To-go container in rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and drink above food prep line. Person in charge removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and lowboy are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease/chips behind cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge picked up oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Fries thawing at room temperature. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fryer has plastic from manufacturer on it. Person in charge removed plastic. **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple personal drinks in cooler. Person in charge removed all **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Back hand washing sink hardly has any hot water pressure.
29-08-4
32
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink black hose. Showed person in charge a picture of what should go there.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 package of salmon in vacuum sealed bag not cut open.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in rice. Must have a handle on scooper. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 package of salmon not cut open.
06-09-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing under 3 compartment sink at bar.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging from dry food rack. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cookline. Person in charge moved oil to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket store on top of dirty hose. Person in charge removed and placed in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in black beans. Person in charge removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers on rack. Person in charge removed all labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler lowboy in kitchen has crumbs on shelf.
22-16-4
41
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 10ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee go out kitchen door into bar, push door with gloves on then grab a plate to begin serving. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter next to fryers; fries, plantains 81F; ( - Hot Holding) Shrimp 119F; ( - Hot Holding) on stove; corn 120F; ( - Hot Holding) In reach in cooler; Tomatoes 51F, lettuce 48F, cheese, guacamole 50F, sour cream 58F, pico 48F, corn salsa 51F, salsa 51F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers; shrimp 49F, shrimp and scallops 50F; ( - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler; Tomatoes 51F, lettuce 48F, cheese, guacamole 50F, sour cream 58F, pico 48F, corn salsa 51F, salsa 51F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to fryers; fries, plantains 81F; ( - Hot Holding) Sitting on warmer; Shrimp 119F; ( - Hot Holding) On stove; corn 120F; ( - Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chlorine or quart test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have training. They're already on a callback due 8.16.24. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment did not test the dish machine.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not dated.
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cut plastic used as scoops in rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on for prep shelf. Person in charge removed. Employee bag on dry storage shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons, carrots, tomatillos, oil on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle laying in ice at bar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife wedged in between make table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging for oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in server reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups on the floor. Person in charge moved cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler on cook line.
05-09-4
16
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has not trained anybody since 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Extension given. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In cooler since yesterday; Refried beans 47F, chicken 47F, cooked ground beef 51F; ( - Cooling) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. Use 3 compartment sink instead. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink at it tests at 200Ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee come in back door with gloves on and begging to work without washing his hands 1st. Also, employee went to put gloves on without washing hands first. Addressed immediately and person removed gloves and washed hands. And the other person washed his hands then placed gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cookline; Garlic in oil 76F; ( - Cold Holding) At server station; Salsa 47F; (made yesterday) In cooler since yesterday; Refried beans 47F, chicken 47F, cooked ground beef 51F; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline; Garlic in oil 76F; ( - Cold Holding) At server station; Salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Salsa made yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 98F sitting on a plate in front of hot holding unit. Person in charge reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in bar used as prep sink. Adressed and person in charge emptied out hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has not trained anybody since 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and sucker above food prep table. Person moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in freezer on cookline has torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Black beans in large pot under hand washing sink. Person in charge moved black beans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar; ice scoop in ice. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station; spoon in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Several cutting boards have wet rags under them. Person in charge removed rags. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados with oranges. Stickers still on avacados. In same container as oranges. Person in charge washed both oranges and avacados. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled.
02D-01-5
17
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and queso in walk in cooler made yesterday (dated 10/3) not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. rice 53F, queso 57F ( - Cooling)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unwashed avacado's being cut. Can of tomatoes with dent at bottom of can.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 53F, queso 57F not cooled properly.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server cooler opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to triple sink has paddle in it. Person in charge removed paddle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The establishment only has certificates for 2 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lots of personal bags hanging on rack where dry rice is. Person in charge removed all bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed person cutting into avocado's with stickers still. On them, when asked the were not washed 1st. Person in charge to avacado's and washed and removed the stickers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Side of ceiling tile is missing near server station.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; beef over vegetables, chicken over beef. Person in charge moved all to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish thawed in ROP bag.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, beef 124F; ( - Hot Holding). Person in charge reheated each above 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on external hose at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paddle in one sink and spoon in another. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 3 employees are trained.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has mold on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in rices and sugar. Person in charge removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawing in ROP bags uncut. Person in charge discarded fish.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked pot of beans on floor. Person in charge moved bean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Person in charge replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawing in standing water. Person in charge placed into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados with lemons/limes. Person in charge removed avacados and washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
19
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler; refried beans made yesterday 50F. Person in charge discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Stop sale issued fro drawers; In drawers; salmon, chorizo, spinach mix, scallops, shrimp, fish 49-51°. All in cooler since yesterday. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers; steak, chicken, shrimp, salmon, chorizo, spinach mixture 50-54F ; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge items placed in cooler at 10am. Now 1pm. Had person in charge pull items and place in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: In drawers; salmon, chorizo, spinach mix, scallops, shrimp, fish 49-51°. All in cooler since yesterday. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Dec 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes quatanery ammonium for triple sink, unable to provide test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Missing choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate in ice machine with debris holdup. Also, side of ice machine with debris buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door with light visible underneath.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, reach in cooler.
05-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar.
How does Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Flagler Beach average of 75.
Has Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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