Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
209 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 236 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: in August 2025, inspectors issued warnings and returned twice in three days, recommending administrative complaints after finding 16 and 8 violations respectively. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and hand washing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.2
violations / inspection
8.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Tampa 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.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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