Las Margaritas Express
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Las Margaritas Express seven times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, three this time.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Las Margaritas Express's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Apr 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95
Apr 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
30
Nov 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
04E
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
41
Aug 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Feb 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Margaritas Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Margaritas Express on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Margaritas Express?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Margaritas Express.
How does Las Margaritas Express compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Las Margaritas Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Las Margaritas Express's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Margaritas Express have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Margaritas Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Las Margaritas Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Margaritas Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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