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NameMARGARITAS MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR
Address751-L HWY 16 BUSINESS
 
City/State/ZIP
DENVER NC 28032
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyLincoln
Inspection Date 6/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No Yes No 2-103.11 - Person In Charge: The PIC did not ensure compliance with the duties that are required in the food code, including cooling, cooling methods, and food storage
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw chicken and red meat were stored above mushrooms and pineapple in a grill drawer. Store food according to there FCT CDI - The PIC switched the foods in the drawers to be stored correctly
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14 Cooling (P) 7 containers of Queso and a container of salsa measured 43-47F in the WIC and was cooked yesterday. Cool foods to 41F or below in 6 hours or less CDI - The PIC voluntarily discarded the food
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Queso and salsa were full to the top of the containers and had a tight lid on it. Cool foods using thin containers, ice baths, no lids or partially covered. CDI - The PIC was educated on the correct ways to cool
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 - Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food: Bottles of sauces, oils, dressings, and other foods were not labeled. Label all foods that are removed from the original container and placed into another Improvement since last inspection. Stayed at 1/2 credit
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) 3 large containers of food was on the floor in the WIF. Store all foods at a minimum 6 inches off the ground.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Replace/repair the racks in the WIF that are rusted, peeling, and/or chipping and the gaskets that are broken on the grill drawers Improvement since last inspection: went to 1/2 credit
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The bottom of the RIF in front of the stove is soiled. The majority of all gaskets on units are soiled. Clean at a frequency to prevent build up. Improvement since last inspection. Stayed at 0 credit. Next inspection will be points
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking (C) Provide a designated area for employee drinks. All drinks require a lid and a straw Improvement since last inspection. Went to 1/2 credit