How many health inspections has LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA had?

LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA ever been shut down?

No, LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA

1385 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL 33010

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA MARGARITA CORPORATION · License: SEA2321774

LAS MARGARITAS CAFETERIA in Hialeah, FL has 22 inspections on record with 177 total violations (8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (22)

Jan 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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