Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit's latest score of 95 sits above the Arcadia average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food after handling soiled equipment without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with pans inside. Operator moved items.
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored in between equipment. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the screen door, fan and ceiling vent soiled with grease in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container without a label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small under counter refrigerator/freezer butter (47F - Cold Holding); half n half (44F - Cold Holding); . Too many items stored in unit causing no airflow and unit unable to keep foods cold at 41F or colder. Manager stated items were placed in cooler lees than 1 hours ago. Moved items to refrigerator in kitchen to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing wrist watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
82
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 25ppm. Will hand sanitize until machine is recalibrated. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. Provided at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken on small reachin prep top cooler.
14-11-5
74
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef with bacon on freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit 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 Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mary Margarets Tea and Biscuit is inspected around three times per year on average.
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