Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin
Last inspected:
405 Plaza Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin has logged 26 inspections with 157 total violations, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection—notably above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations in at least 4 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 3 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 documented 30 violations, including high-priority findings for employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, time as a control measure, consumer advisory requirements, and hand and arm washing. The inspection was completed with no further action required, though the citation of multiple high-priority violations in a single inspection—combined with the recurring pattern of health-related compliance issues across the facility's inspection history—indicates persistent management awareness gaps in core food safety practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin last inspected?
- Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin had?
- Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin find?
- Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Marguerite's Cafe & Catering in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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