Margaritas Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Margaritas Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Margaritas Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Marco Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Margaritas Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There is a knife in 73F standing water. Educated the employee on proper utensil storage, employee removed the knife from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink at the bar.
31B-03-4
90
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee filled a bucket at the hand washing sink in the service area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair no vermin present.
35B-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl with no handle in a container of flour.
14-01-5
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the dishwashing area chemicals are stored over clean utensils. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage.
41-10-4
86
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. The grease receptacle is not on a non absorbent pad, it is on the ground behind the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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/. Operator has moved the bar and storage area without approved plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Plan review application submitted 11/8/2023. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. The grease receptacle is not on a non absorbent pad, it is on the ground behind the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw beef and raw chicken are stored over cooked black beans and tomato sauce. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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/. Operator has moved the bar and storage area without approved plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. The grease receptacle is not on a non absorbent pad, it is on the ground behind the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled bin of sugar in the dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a paper cup with no handle in a container of salt by the hot box in the kitchen. Operator removed the paper cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
64
May 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Inspector provided the operator with a Written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There is a strainer in the hand washing sink in the servers area.
31A-11-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement in both English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some of the employee food safety training has expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. The establishment does not have a three compartment sink.
16-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are employees with no hair restraint preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the single door upright cooler in front of the make table cooler is damaged.
14-11-5
50
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the double door reach in cooler in the servers area, tomato salsa (44F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the salsa. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute and on the walls of the ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink between the cook line and the dishwasher area is blocked by a dirty pot. Operator moved the pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margaritas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margaritas Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margaritas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Margaritas Restaurant.
How does Margaritas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Margaritas Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Margaritas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Margaritas Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Margaritas Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Margaritas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Margaritas Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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