MARGARITA ISLAND MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Establishment has not trained anybody since 2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Extension given. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In cooler since yesterday; Refried beans 47F, chicken 47F, cooked ground beef 51F; ( - Cooling) Repeat Violation Warning

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. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. Use 3 compartment sink instead. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink at it tests at 200Ppm. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee come in back door with gloves on and begging to work without washing his hands 1st. Also, employee went to put gloves on without washing hands first. Addressed immediately and person removed gloves and washed hands. And the other person washed his hands then placed gloves on. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cookline; Garlic in oil 76F; ( - Cold Holding) At server station; Salsa 47F; (made yesterday) In cooler since yesterday; Refried beans 47F, chicken 47F, cooked ground beef 51F; Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline; Garlic in oil 76F; ( - Cold Holding) At server station; Salsa 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Salsa made yesterday. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 98F sitting on a plate in front of hot holding unit. Person in charge reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in bar used as prep sink. Adressed and person in charge emptied out hand washing sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - 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. Establishment has not trained anybody since 2023. Repeat Violation Warning

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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and sucker above food prep table. Person moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in freezer on cookline has torn gaskets.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Black beans in large pot under hand washing sink. Person in charge moved black beans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar; ice scoop in ice. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station; spoon in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Several cutting boards have wet rags under them. Person in charge removed rags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados with oranges. Stickers still on avacados. In same container as oranges. Person in charge washed both oranges and avacados. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled.

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. Dish machine at 10ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee go out kitchen door into bar, push door with gloves on then grab a plate to begin serving. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter next to fryers; fries, plantains 81F; ( - Hot Holding) Shrimp 119F; ( - Hot Holding) on stove; corn 120F; ( - Hot Holding) In reach in cooler; Tomatoes 51F, lettuce 48F, cheese, guacamole 50F, sour cream 58F, pico 48F, corn salsa 51F, salsa 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers; shrimp 49F, shrimp and scallops 50F; ( - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler; Tomatoes 51F, lettuce 48F, cheese, guacamole 50F, sour cream 58F, pico 48F, corn salsa 51F, salsa 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to fryers; fries, plantains 81F; ( - Hot Holding) Sitting on warmer; Shrimp 119F; ( - Hot Holding) On stove; corn 120F; ( - Hot Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment did not test the dish machine.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not dated.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chlorine or quart test strips.

Intermediate - 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. Establishment does not have training. They're already on a callback due 8.16.24. Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cut plastic used as scoops in rice. Person in charge removed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on for prep shelf. Person in charge removed. Employee bag on dry storage shelf. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers are torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons, carrots, tomatillos, oil on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle laying in ice at bar. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife wedged in between make table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging for oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on clean dish rack.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in server reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups on the floor. Person in charge moved cups. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and queso in walk in cooler made yesterday (dated 10/3) not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. rice 53F, queso 57F ( - Cooling)

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unwashed avacado's being cut. Can of tomatoes with dent at bottom of can.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 53F, queso 57F not cooled properly.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server cooler opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to triple sink has paddle in it. Person in charge removed paddle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. The establishment only has certificates for 2 employees. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Side of ceiling tile is missing near server station.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on prep table. 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. Lots of personal bags hanging on rack where dry rice is. Person in charge removed all bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed person cutting into avocado's with stickers still. On them, when asked the were not washed 1st. Person in charge to avacado's and washed and removed the stickers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler; refried beans made yesterday 50F. Person in charge discarded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Stop sale issued fro drawers; In drawers; salmon, chorizo, spinach mix, scallops, shrimp, fish 49-51°. All in cooler since yesterday. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers; steak, chicken, shrimp, salmon, chorizo, spinach mixture 50-54F ; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge items placed in cooler at 10am. Now 1pm. Had person in charge pull items and place in reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: In drawers; salmon, chorizo, spinach mix, scallops, shrimp, fish 49-51°. All in cooler since yesterday. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler; refried beans 50F. Placed into cooler yesterday. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat churros. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler; refried beans made yesterday 50F. Person in charge discarded. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers; steak, chicken, shrimp, salmon, chorizo, spinach mixture 50-54F ; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge items placed in cooler at 10am. Now 1pm. Had person in charge pull items and place in reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on red hose at mop sink.

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. Establishment does not have any training. Warning

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour. Person in charge removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 open drinks on prep table. Person in charge removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door was wide open. Person in charge closed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. At bar; margarita mix on floor. On cook line; beef and onions in containers on floor. Person in charge moved everything. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both line and dish hand washing sinks.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil on bottom shelf on cookline is torn.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados in container on cook line. Avacados still had stickers on them, so were cut in 1/2.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site