Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar: inspection record

Name: Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Address: 422 Beach Village Dr, Flagler Beach, FL, US

Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar at 422 Beach Village Dr in Flagler Beach was last inspected by the Florida DBPR on July 30, 2026. Its most recent routine inspection recorded 13 findings, 1 of them high priority (some high-priority findings). Flagler Food has 3 inspection visits on file for this license since July 1, 2025.

Inspection history

July 30, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action. 1 high-priority, 4 intermediate and 8 basic findings.

Basic: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate in kitchen soiled with build up and front counter bar area ice machine.
Basic: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in hot rice no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust build up in dining and kitchen area. **
Basic: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Basic: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door in kitchen that shows damage.
Basic: Food stored on floor. Container of Salsa stored on walk in cooler floor operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with debris. **
Basic: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects 1 in kitchen area and 1 at bar.
Basic: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink has pan tops stored inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager available during inspection. Operator says she took test a week ago but have no proof to verify.
Basic: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Alex, Z, Ronaldo, and Henry no proof of training.
Basic: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

February 3, 2026: Routine - Food

Result: Administrative complaint recommended. 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate and 3 basic findings.

Basic: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside black beans in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dish washing area and food storage shelves soiled with dust.
Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line and reach in coolers in kitchen gaskets soiled with food debris.
Basic: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook grab raw chicken to place on flat top grill and proceeded to pull rice out of microwave and use gloved hand to push rice in steamer well. Immediately spoke to person in charge and employee. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. No visible contamination in rice observed. Person in charge had rice reheat to above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cut ready to eat pineapple in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge moved raw chicken onto bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cook line flip-top cooler cutting board stained with food debris.
Basic: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by utensils. Observed hand washing station on cook line blocked by utensils and food containers. Observed soap and hand washing station blocked by hanging utensils on back wall. Person in charge unblocked all hand washing stations. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed back hand washing station sink hot water handle not working. No hot water at hand washing station. **

October 1, 2025: Routine - Food

Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action. 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 12 basic findings.

Basic: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
Basic: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To-go container in rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and drink above food prep line. Person in charge removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and lowboy are torn.
Basic: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease/chips behind cook line.
Basic: Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge picked up oil. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Fries thawing at room temperature. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **
Basic: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Fryer has plastic from manufacturer on it. Person in charge removed plastic. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple personal drinks in cooler. Person in charge removed all **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Plumbing system in disrepair. Back hand washing sink hardly has any hot water pressure.
Basic: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over re-fried beans. Chicken over corn. Person in charge changed everything to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook with phone to his ear with gloves on, When he saw me he he placed in his pocket. Addressed and he washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 54F. Placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Addressed immediately and he washed hands in hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

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