Margarita's Pizzeria: health inspection history

Feb 19, 2026 Complaint

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD (FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 4-903.11 OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS OUT OF CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE MIXING BOWLS ON SITE, OR ONLY USE MIXING BOWLS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE ONE FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST MEET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.

Feb 28, 2025 Canvass

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: RUSTY SHELVES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE PIZZA PREP SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOILET, SINK AND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 22, 2024 Canvass

• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Dec 19, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Dec 14, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED(PIZZA PREP AREA SINK).
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS,ETC)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,ON TOP OF STOVE.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF ON PALLET NEXT TO GARBAGE CANS.PIZZA PREP AREA-ON INTERIOR LEDGE OF GLASS REACHIN COOLER.FRONT…
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,GRILL TABLE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS & BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Dec 11, 2023 Complaint

• 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 8.HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDInspector comment: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND USED BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND REMOVED A COOKED PIZZA FROM THE OVEN,CUT THE PIZZA WITH THE CUTTER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
• 8.HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASH HER HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SMALL PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 28.TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TOXIC CHEMICALS STORED ON TOPSIDES OF PREP TABLES AND AMONGST FOOD (OPEN BAG OF RICE)IN MAIN PREP AREA 2-CANS OF ROACH & ANT RAID SPRAY,1-BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL AND 1- BOTTLE OF PEROXIDE. PRODUCT WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP TOXIC ITEMS STORED PROPERLY AND AWAY FROM FOOD.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MAIN KITCHEN-LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH,ON LID AND ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL TABLE & ON LOWER SHELF OF SAME,ON FLOOR BEHIND FLOOR MIXER AND GRINDER.REAR DRY FOOD SHELF WITH CARDBOARD NEXT TO CANS OF PIZZA SAUCE,ON PALLET NEXT TO…
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
• 46.GLOVES USED PROPERLYInspector comment: EMPLOYEES NOT KNOWING WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER ,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR MAIN KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SINK DRAIN.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.CHEMICAL TEST KIT WAS PROVIDED AT 3:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE THRESHOLDS AT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL BASES IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 13, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 5, 2023 Complaint

• 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EACH EMPLOYEE HAVE A SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/DRIVER BATHROOM TO PROPER WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GRILL REACH IN COOLER FOUND CUT TOMATOES, SLICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, AND SHREDDED CHEESE ALL 54-55 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 WALKIN COOLER FOUND LARGE POT OF RED SALSA 88.3 DEGREES PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: REACH IN PREP COOLER ON GRILL SIDE IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.3 DEGREES. WALK IN COOLER ON GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MAY NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME. REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER ON SITE.…
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT PAPER STORAGE AREA ALONG FRONT WALL AND AROUND PALLET JACK APPROX 35-40 DROPPINGS, DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP ROOM ALONG WALL, BETWEEN OVENS, AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS OF DEAD BUGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE UNIT THAT IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. FAUCET IS LOOSE AND WATER SPLATTERS. WATER PRESSURE IN NEED OF INCREASING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 9, 2022 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 11, 2021 Complaint

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA (TACOS) WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AT UNIT.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENT FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON PIZZA PREP SIDE. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF WHERE THE POP IS STORED IN THE REAR AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.