Margaritas Cafe

753 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

Passed · Feb 11, 2026 Directions
86
Good BiteKarma score 86 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Feb 11, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed, cited 4 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 11

    Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Mar 10

    Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Minor Food 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)
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Feb 29

    Re-Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Minor Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  7. Passed Feb 13

    Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Minor Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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