Margarita Republic

1102 Main St, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 16, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Margarita Republic has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 16, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 16, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Margarita Republic's latest score of 100 sits above the Lady Lake average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 46f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head guard. -Tomato slicer in warewash.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn under flat grill. **Repeat Violation**

14-10-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. To right of hot water heater. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warewash. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving to left of fryers.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from fryers. -Shelving in cooler across from fryers.

22-16-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Pico scoop. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 49f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -Employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Dressing scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket torn under flat grill.

14-10-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By hot water heater.

36-24-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At warewash.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margarita Republic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Margarita Republic on file is from Aug 16, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Margarita Republic?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Margarita Republic.

How does Margarita Republic compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?

Margarita Republic most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.

Has Margarita Republic's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Margarita Republic have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Margarita Republic means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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