LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS in Bay Ridge
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025
📍 7302 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Las Margaritas Express in Bay Ridge holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 and shows mixed results across 8 inspections, with 2 Grade A ratings, 2 Grade C ratings, and no Grade B inspections on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS in Bay Ridge: Emergency Closures (2)
LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Thawing procedure improper.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in...
Aug 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foo...
GRADE C
Apr 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 75
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 75
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Nov 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
GRADE A
Aug 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and undern...
GRADE C
Feb 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food...
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LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS last inspected?
- LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS was last inspected on November 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS's current health grade?
- LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS been closed by NYC Health?
- LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS had?
- LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS has 8 health inspections on record from February 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LAS MARGARITAS EXPRESS was 75 points on April 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.