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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SPANKY'S CHEESESTEAK FACTORY

309 NORTH STATE RD 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2669674
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6151762
DBPR license1609012

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 6, 2017 1:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 7, 2017 10:47 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and restrooms.

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 moist rodent dropping underneath front counter, 2 dry rodent dropping in storage room on hot water heater ,1 moist rodent dropping in dry storage area next to syrup boxes and 3 moist dropping on electricity box next to walk in cooler.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach found on cook line.

Basic 11

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dinning room area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on cups box in kitchen.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#4Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Behind fryer and flat top.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in to storage room

#6Basic36-47-5

Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .

#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen area.

#8Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. McCall unit in cook line.

#9Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in coolers in cook line.

#10Basic38-02-4

Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in front counter. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.