LAS MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Health Score — Gainesville, FL

4405 NW 39 AVE, Gainesville, FL 32606

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 5
Inspected 7/23/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
D
54 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Gainesville restaurants score 87 or above.

5 high-risk issues, 2 moderate issues, 5 minor issues found

Inspected July 23, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
5
Moderate
2
Minor
5

Violations Found

  • High Risk Approved source
  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

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Frequently Asked Questions

LAS MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT's inspection on July 23, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D) with 5 high-risk violations among the 12 total issues found.

LAS MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT's inspection on July 23, 2026 uncovered 5 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 12 violations is detailed above.

LAS MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT was last inspected on July 23, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

LAS MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT's ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 98% of Gainesville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, LAS MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of LAS MARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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