Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater
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490 Mandalay Ave Ste 10, Clearwater, FL 33767Tacos Tequila and Rum in Clearwater has accumulated 94 violations across 14 inspections, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring and persistent: employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections; handwashing facility and proper hand-washing violations were cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections; proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 identified 3 intermediate violations and resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, following a Warning Issued on October 14, 2025 when 18 violations were documented including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food condition, handwashing, and proper hand-washing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater last inspected?
- Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater are: Employee health reporting, Handwashing facilities, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater had?
- Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater find?
- Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater was most recently inspected on July 14, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Margaritas Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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