LAS MARGARITAS
Latest Score
96
Last Inspected
Feb 4, 2026
Violations
14
Critical
3
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Score: 96
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 97
Nov 20, 2024
Score: 94
Inspection Reports
A February 4, 2026 REGULAR Score: 96 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
A July 2, 2025 REGULAR Score: 97 0 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
P March 25, 2022 Score: 81 14 violations 3 critical
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Person-in-charge doesn’t demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Certified food protection manager
No certified food manager present.
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED
Hands not properly washed when changing tasks. Hands must be washed when switching from handling raw meat to ready-to-eat food.
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Hand sink in kitchen used for storage of dishes (cutting board). Hand sink in dish area is in disrepair. Hand sink at bar is not supplied with hand soap.
Food separated and protected
Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product. Raw animal foods not separated by type based on minimum cook temperatures. Raw chicken stored above raw seafood/beef.
Food stored covered
Uncovered food containers in cooler next to dishwasher.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Unlabeled toxics. Spray bottles containing chemicals must be properly labeled.
Approved thawing methods used
Improper thawing method being used for TCS (perishable) food. Proper methods include under refrigeration, under cool running water, in the microwave if cooked immediately, or as part of the cooking process.
Thermometers provided and accurate
Thermometers needed in several cooling units.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of floor (rice).
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Absorbent cloth used under cutting board. Cloths not stored in sanitizer solution.
In-use utensils, properly stored
Ice scoop handle is in contact with ice - corrected. Utensil not provided for lemons.
Ware washing facilities: installed, maintained, used, test strips
Three compartment sink is not set up properly at bar - proper sequence is wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry. Test kit not provided for bar (QAC) sanitizer.
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Employee personal items not properly stored - corrected.