Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Moultrie average of 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several sour cream containers being used to store Pico, guacamole, and jalapenos. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC removed food products from sour cream containers and placed them into food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the vent hood in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in ice bins in front area of kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned frequently such as ice bins. PIC will have employees to wipe down ice bins properly in front area of kitchen and drain, clean, and sanitize at the end of the shift.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed chopped green peppers and chopped white onions uncovered in WIC. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC will cover chopped green peppers and chopped white onions in WIC by today.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted for consumer view. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post most recent inspection report in consumer view by today.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tile in dry storage area of facility. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have stained ceiling tile replaced in dry storage area.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in the RIC near the grill area temping above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC tossed chicken that was out of temp.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed several cutting boards that were not clean to sight and needing to be replaced. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will order new cutting boards.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips in the facility. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order test strips to be able to test sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no Employee health policy. PIC stated that it was locked up in the office and the owners do not want the PIC to have access to the office. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC will be given a copy of the EHP for employees t...
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items in the main kitchen area not covered. Items at the steam table were not covered and taco shells on top of the oven were not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC had employees cover food at the steam table and cover taco shells on top of the oven.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large containers in the back of the facility filled with chips and not labeled properly. CA: Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. COS PIC had the containers properly labeled.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted for consumer view. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post most recent inspection report for consumers to view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several food items being stored in reused single-use items (Sour Cream Containers). CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have items moved to food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a house hold blender being used to make salsa. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will order a commercial grade blender to make salsa.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on vent hood in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed oven not clean to sight. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have oven cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill.
How does Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?
Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Moultrie average of 85.
Has Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & 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 Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Margarita's Tex-Mex Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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