Cantina Margaritas Cuisine INC

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 18, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Shell eggs were stored on top of tamale.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Chlorine sanitzer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be filled with dirty dishes during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing with no signage and paper towel.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The right freezer is not cleaned on a frequent basis. There was lots of building up of food drippings in the freezer. Conitnue to clean the walls and floors in the restaurant.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

2. Apr 16, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     1 door Pepsi Cooler in back. Ready to eat produce stored under raw shelled eggs

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness. This will be covered in Certified Food Protection Manager Course.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Cooked and cooled foods in the 2 door Pepsi cooler in back were not date marked along with the milk in front drink cooler by bar.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Proper date marks were added to all product in question.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within two weeks.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on food prep counter tops.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     Open food containers/bags were observed in several locations where dry product is stored.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Keep containers sealed going forward.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Floors, walls and ceilings are not smooth and easily cleanable in back room.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11