Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven
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7350 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven has a concerning pattern of handwashing and food condition violations across its 15 inspection record. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2, but recent inspections reveal escalating enforcement. A routine inspection on November 12, 2025 cited three separate proper hand/arm washing violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation—a formal enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 documented six handwashing facility violations and three food condition violations across 12 findings, resulting in a warning issued. No emergency closures have been recorded.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven are: Toxic substance control, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven had?
- Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven find?
- Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on September 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Margarita's Cocina Mexicana in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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