MARGES GARDEN RESTAURANT
4400 N ANDREWS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03A-15-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler near the cash register cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. One gallon jug of bug spray. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 7 live roaches around the 3 compartment sink, 2 live on the floor in the canned good dry storage area. Observed approximately 30 on the wall under a prep table on the cookline. 4 live on the floor under an oven on the cook's line. 4 on shelving for dry storage under the meat slicer. 4 on a wall behind a flip top cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Bread pudding stored in non-working cooler more than 24 hrs. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee switched the water and brought the chlorine to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on the prep table in the center of the kitchen. **Warning**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has quaternary test paper and the dishwasher uses chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
14-77-5Intermediate – Reach-in cooler near the the cash register not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the ambient thermometer reading 49°. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
Basic 11
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead roaches in control devices. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches in a glue trap under shelving in the rear of the dining room. **Warning**
32-12-4Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting on all the clean stored pots and pans. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen and ware washing areas. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment on the cook's line. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored under the meat slicer They were moved to a clean surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Multiple tongs stored on a dirty pipe stemming from the ceiling. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in a container of standing water with a temperature of 77°. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on premises on the floor near the three compartment sink, 1 live in the canned good dry storage area on floor, 2 on the floor under an oven. 3 in a container used to store grits. 3 in a container used to store oatmeal. 1 dead on floor by the back exit. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Onions stored on floor in the dry storage closet. Employee moved the onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container of sugar behind the front counter and another container of flour in the kitchen are not properly labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:10 AM.
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3 observation(s)
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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.