Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville
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4405 Nw 39 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 183 violations and averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent and varied, including repeated findings for shell stock requirements, chemical storage, employee health policy, allergen awareness, and consumer advisory compliance. A fire safety violation was documented on April 6, 2016, for a propane tank larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity located inside the building. Recent enforcement escalated in August 2025, when an inspection documented 48 violations (7 high-priority) and an administrative complaint was recommended; a follow-up inspection on October 13, 2025 showed full compliance. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 documented 15 violations including multiple shell stock requirement findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville last inspected?
- Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville had?
- Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville find?
- Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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