Marguerita Grill

10200 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 18 inspections at Marguerita Grill, the earliest from 2022. Marguerita Grill was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

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

Compared to the broader Homosassa restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started to have employee clean and sanitize ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
95
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw gator stored over ready-to-eat plantains in reach-in cooler near fryers, raw shrimp stored over batter (milk and flour) for cheese products in two door reach-in cooler underneath grill. Raw beef stored above opened bag of french fries in freezer off cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in wait station area. Operator iced product down and moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine area. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine with ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Employee moved scoop to clean and sanitize and plans to have ice machine cleaned this evening.
22-20-5
64
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ice Cream Mix Island Oasis (55F - Cold Holding) in bar reach-in cooler. The product had been in the cooler overnight without a temperature being taken today of the product. Issued stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ice Cream Mix Island Oasis (55F - Cold Holding) in bar reach-in cooler. The product had been in the cooler overnight without a temperature being taken today of the product. Issued stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed aluterus monoceros (unicorn filefish) sold and listed as trigger fish on the menu. On the menu, establishments must identify fish by the market name, common name or scientific name. Reviewed invoices and discussed with operator. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. 0ppm at dish machine in kitchen **Warning**
22-41-4
86
May 17, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Server preparing salads in the walk in cooler. There is a table with open containers of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, feta and cucumber with tongs inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves behind bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
86
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 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 potatoes 45 F cooked Tuesday night stored in five gallon bucket with closed lid. All other items in the walk in cooler are 40 F **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of nacho cheese sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Line cook came on line, touched tongs used for raw food and then put gloves on. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server opening walk in cooler door and preparing salads without washing hands **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Line cook touched deli paper that fell on the floor and then started touching clean equipment. Educated employee who washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies behind barc **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 53F sitting on cooks line -operator discarded Operator states they were moved from the cooler to the cooks line ten minutes ago. Moved to fryer for cooking Garlic butter- 64F rechecked 45F Operator states the butter was brought to the cook line at 11:30 am Raw shrimp 53F rechecked 40F in two drawer cooler by wall operator states the shrimp was just thawed under running water. Moved to walk in cooler One door cooks line cooler- Grouper cheeks 46F rechecked 40F Swai 46F rechecked 40F Scallops 46F rechecked 40F Operator states the food was brought to the cooks line at 11:00. Moved to freezer Counter in prep room- Raw bacon 55F rechecked 45F Operator states it was brought to the prep area for cooking 30 minutes prior Moved to freezer Server station counter- Papis dressing with garlic and oil- 65F rechecked 43F Operator states they were brought to the counter at 12:30 Moved to refrigerator Pico 55 F rechecked 43F Brought out at 1:00 Moved to freezer Butter sauce on cooks line used to brush raw fish 45F moved to cooler- discussed procedure for cold holding or using Time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line blocked by cart Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice from glass in cooks line hand sink Cooks line- hose hanging across sink Dishwasher hand sink -dirty towels and empty sour cream container in sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna on menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Server preparing salads in the walk in cooler. There is a table with open containers of lettuce, tomatoes, olives, feta and cucumber with tongs inside. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Skylar and Damian **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Not on the menu. Operator hand wrote a sign and hung it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet and watch on line cook Operator took off **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Servers preparing salads in walk in cooler Line cook not wearing beard guard with long beard hair Line cook put beard guard on **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under equipment in cooks line and prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on the floor in liquor closet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old day dots on pans **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Scallops, Alligator, shrimp Lemonade in beer cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken, soiled reach in cooler that is no longer being used. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples over a bucket of ready to eat to eat Feta and commercially processed salad dressings. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line wiping clothes Moved to wiping cloth bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves behind bar **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. liquid smoke bottle Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on handles Hand wash sink on cooks line next to oven **Warning**
23-24-4
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. Salmon ** Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
8
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun in bar area near outside window soiled with mold like growth -cutting boards behind bar on pitcher shelf soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as scoop for feta cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple grooved cutting boards in bar area and in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes then began to put away clean dishes with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator, dishes rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding)(43F cold holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding)(44F cooling); salsa (51F - Cold Holding)(45F cooling); shredded cabbage (52F - Cold Holding)(45F cooling) operator states all items added to cooler at 12:00pm, operator moved items and iced to rapid cool. First temperatures at 12:25pm. Second Temperatures 1:00pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun in bar area near outside window soiled with mold like growth -cutting boards behind bar on pitcher shelf soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth on upper metal guard of large ice machine in server area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as scoop for feta cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Multiple fish not removed from ROP before thawing (salmon, tuna) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple grooved cutting boards in bar area and in kitchen **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items(jackets, bags) stored on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked in server area not air dried before stacking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled Soda gun holster in bar area near window soiled with mold like growth **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Slide top Reach-in cooler in bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
41
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle in bar area near outdoor service window soiled -slicer soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Multiple fish not removed from rop before thawing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging on cream dish storage rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under/behind equipment in kitchen and bar area soiled Ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons, tortillas, black beans on floor in Walk-in-Cooler. Cases of shrimp on floor in Walk-in Freezer Bag in box sodas on floor in liquor storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled Soda gun holster behind bar soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Feb 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari over cooked plantains on cooks line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooks line roll top cooler. Operator states they checked temperatures 2 hours ago and cooler was running properly. Other items in cooler recently refilled, no item has been in cooler over2 hours. Operator moved items to different coolers. pulled pork 48F, Cole slaw 53F, Sliced tomatoes 50 F Second temp pork 47F, coleslaw 50F, tomato 48F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. Island oasis ice cream mix opened previous day, not dated **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle in bar area near outdoor service window soiled -slicer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Multiple fish not removed from rop before thawing **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging on cream dish storage rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked without proper air drying **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under/behind equipment in kitchen and bar area soiled Ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons, tortillas, black beans on floor in Walk-in-Cooler. Cases of shrimp on floor in Walk-in Freezer Bag in box sodas on floor in liquor storage room **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled Soda gun holster behind bar soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping in rear prep sinks. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-08-5
Basic - Walk-in coolers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the upper interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
33
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine. Operator states it is on order.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on shelf above cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer on cooks line no longer seals properly, damage to lid
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors under three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dish area and on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items removed from original packaging and stored uncovered in reach in freezer on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
61
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple cups and pans in kitchen near dish area have wet nesting from improper air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line employee and expos with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple floors and walls in kitchen soiled with greasy, dirt and food debris -prep area near walk-in cooler -under/behind dish machine -cook line under/behind equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor in prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No sign at hand sink near dish machine. -No sign at hand sink on end of cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut/washed Lettuce and prepped salad toppings stored in walk in cooler without any type of covering being exposed.
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line on soda gun near window.
29-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line.
21-09-4
58
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under expo window -pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer in walk in cooler - potato salad (44F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer, down to 41F at end of inspection In bar -island oasis ice cream base (47 F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Expo line on counter - pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding) ; butter (63F - Cold Holding **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Pulled pork 44F in reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals over clean pans on back prep line Bagged cheese sauce touching jugs of hand sanitizer, by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. island oasis ice cream base (47 F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under expo window -pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer in walk in cooler - potato salad (44F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer, down to 41F at end of inspection In bar -island oasis ice cream base (47 F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Expo line on counter - pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding) ; butter (63F - Cold Holding **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals over clean pans on back prep line Bagged cheese sauce touching jugs of hand sanitizer, by back door. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to manager , he printed and hung on wall in dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-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. Island oasis ice cream base, opened some time last week, no date. See stop sale, temperature abuse. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sam Piliouras **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Ahi tuna and mahi still in package, completely thawed, operator cut packages open **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open tumbler on dish machine, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack hung over clean pots in back room **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist jewelry on 1 cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in cooler, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink, grouper cheeks thawing in standing water, operator turned water on, grouper at 66F, operator removed from sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line , less than 100 ppm, corrected to 400ppm Towel bucket improper stored- Under hand wash sink, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
25
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 sanitizer bucket completely empty. Operator replaced sanitizer container and properly cycled the dish machine and started re-washing dishes **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling dish drying cart. Operator move the handcart from in front of Can't sync by the dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by three compartment sink and on cooks line operator had Both paper towel dispensers filled at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator had the dishes we washed in the drinking tumblers air dried and put back in the service during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cooks line operator will have the top of the cooks line plane after dinner tonight.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marguerita Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marguerita Grill on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marguerita Grill?

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

How does Marguerita Grill compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

Marguerita Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has Marguerita Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Marguerita Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marguerita Grill 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 Marguerita Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marguerita Grill is inspected around six times per year on average.