What is Margarita's Cocina Mexicana's health inspection score?

Margarita's Cocina Mexicana has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Margarita's Cocina Mexicana last inspected?

Margarita's Cocina Mexicana was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Margarita's Cocina Mexicana have?

Margarita's Cocina Mexicana has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Margarita's Cocina Mexicana safe to eat at?

Yes, Margarita's Cocina Mexicana has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Margarita's Cocina Mexicana serve?

Margarita's Cocina Mexicana serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Margarita's Cocina Mexicana

Name: Margarita's Cocina Mexicana
Address: 229-A MAIN STREET, New Rochelle, 10801
Rating: 89

229-A MAIN STREET, New Rochelle

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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229-A MAIN STREET, New Rochelle, FL 10801

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Jan 2026

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
9BTobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 25

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 25

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8FImproper thawing procedures used−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−22 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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