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STARLIGHT LOUNGE & RESTAURANT

5245 COCONUT CREEK PKWY · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3694531
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13659850
DBPR license1625440

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1. License expired 12-01-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Prep reach in cooler raw fish over ready to each cheese and tortillas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Reach in cooler raw chicken over raw fish. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Prep area hand washing sink used to store container of wiping cloths in a solution. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Kitchen hand washing sink paper towel dispenser. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1.) M.Cadet no food handlers certification **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust. 1. In kitchen by countertop fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Prep area 2. Kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1. Prep area; containers stored on top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Cooked chicken wings thawing on counter of prep table, Under no temperature control. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Prep area by reach in freezer. 2. Kitchen area by spice wall. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.