Taqueria Margarita

4302 W Virginia Ave Ste A, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 2, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Taqueria Margarita. Taqueria Margarita was last inspected on May 2, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Taqueria Margarita's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 2, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Taqueria Margarita's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing after touching cash register.

12A-07-5

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 by email

11-27-4

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.

53B-01-5

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. Provided by email

11-26-1

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a baby in the food truck.

43-08-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut lettuce in reach in cooler. Raw beef over cut lemons. Main reach in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**

29-04-4

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Battery for the water pump is dead not allowing water to flow no running hot or cold water. **Warning**

27-12-4

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Running cold or hot water not coming from hand washing sink. **Warning**

31A-12-4

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice and cooked chicken. Main reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Margarita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Margarita on file is from May 2, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Margarita compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taqueria Margarita most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taqueria Margarita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Margarita have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Margarita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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