Margaritas Mexican Grill 1
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
37
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked ground beef 52°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ground beef 52°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) one large pan. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large quantity of cooked ground beef Cooling in large volume. Cooked ground beef 52°. (Overnight cooling temperatures) * **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by large equipment in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled oven handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Discolored, sagging ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on cutting board. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag onion on floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of single service cups on floor. dry goods.
25-05-4
37
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato 50° , cut lettuce 50°, sour créme 50° In make table next to steam table. Items more than 4 hrs . Cooked Beans at 50° , 55°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 50° , cut lettuce 50°, sour créme 50° In make table next to steam table. Items more than 4 hrs . Raw chicken 60°. Raw beef 60°. Raw shrimp 60° raw fish , Tilapia 60° in Drawer Cooler. Proper Person In Charge. Placed at about 2 hrs ago. Items iced down and moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle by plates. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Beans at 50° , 55°. Walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures) **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food service employee did not change gloves after returning from outside or using mop. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large quantities/ pan of cooked beans. Covered while cooling.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Drawer Cooler not holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods to 41° or below. Not tightly fitting drawers. Reach in cooler / make table. By steam well . **Warning**
14-74-7
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. Mahi mahi fish in vacuum sealed bag fully thawed out. Has labeling that has/ requires special thawing method. Not cut or removed from bag. 1 fish
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor. Rear dry goods.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers with salt and sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
23
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , cleaning compound , next to single service straws and condiment at wait-station. Moved by manager
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. Bleach.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Some above floor prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). door by ice machine.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler and by ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. BAg of onions on floor. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment at prep line. Moved by manager.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop In standing water at 70°. Wait-station.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket . Prep line cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered rice , beans. Cut vegetables. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
45
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Feb 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from DBPR ( unable to license today due to renovations made to kitchen. ) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: At callback : establishment operating without a license from DBPR. Time extended to have plans approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: At callback : unable to license due to no Hand wash sink at wait station or plan submitted. **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Existing layout does not match with plans on file. Hand wash sinks removed at wait station. Employee rest room changed to storage room. Dish Machine removed and prep area placed there. Hand wash sink added at that location. Prep table add by that Hand wash sink. Hand wash sink moved from rear of kitchen by rear entrance and moved to next to Three compartment sink. Chips/salsa stations added at wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: At callback : per owner, and confirmed by district office, plans were taken to D5 office instead of mailing them to Tallahassee. Call Tallahassee to see if they have received the updated plans, but was not able to verify plans have been received. Time extended to have plans processed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: At callback : Per conversation with Plan Review personnel today, still no plans submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Dec 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from DBPR ( unable to license today due to renovations made to kitchen. ) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: At callback : establishment operating without a license from DBPR. Time extended to have plans approved. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Existing layout does not match with plans on file. Hand wash sinks removed at wait station. Employee rest room changed to storage room. Dish Machine removed and prep area placed there. Hand wash sink added at that location. Prep table add by that Hand wash sink. Hand wash sink moved from rear of kitchen by rear entrance and moved to next to Three compartment sink. Chips/salsa stations added at wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: At callback : per owner, and confirmed by district office, plans were taken to D5 office instead of mailing them to Tallahassee. Call Tallahassee to see if they have received the updated plans, but was not able to verify plans have been received. Time extended to have plans processed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Oct 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from DBPR ( unable to license today due to renovations made to kitchen. ) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Existing layout does not match with plans on file. Hand wash sinks removed at wait station. Employee rest room changed to storage room. Dish Machine removed and prep area placed there. Hand wash sink added at that location. Prep table add by that Hand wash sink. Hand wash sink moved from rear of kitchen by rear entrance and moved to next to Three compartment sink. Chips/salsa stations added at wait station. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter. Removed for cleaning. Per Person In Charge. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Prep line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
64
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Priority: High Priority-Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from DBPR. Person In Charge , RECENT OWNER CHANGE. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate-Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. All Hand wash sinks with utensils in them.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate-Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at all Hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate-Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. rear kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing.
14-42-4
Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leak from roof at cookline. Water dripping by edge of griddle.
36-32-5
Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floors with missing tiles and rough concrete.
36-22-4
Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors with missing concrete and very rough floors.
36-11-4
52
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked egg with intact eggs in tray in : walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Exposed tortillas near renovations area. Stop sale issued. Subject to dust , debris.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handles. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. Construction dust and debris on Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen wait-station.
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned utensils stored by Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Operator conducting minor renovations by kitchen. Removing portion of hatch/wall between prep line and wait-station. Food prep activity limited to dying tacos . Operator immediately stopped food prep activity and protected all exposed foods. Operator immediately covered exposed studs , wall with plastic. Establishment currently not open for business. (Food prep continued after all renovation work was halted and covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-58-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in poor condition by Dish machine line.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Exposed tortillas near renovations area. Stop sale issued. Subject to dust , debris. Eggs , prepped foods under line drip in walk in cooler. Moved by manager
08B-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped and cooked foods in walk in cooler. Covered by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
43
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margaritas Mexican Grill 1?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Margaritas Mexican Grill 1.
How does Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Margaritas Mexican Grill 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 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 Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Margaritas Mexican Grill 1 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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