Inspection Report

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5190 COCONUT CREEK PKWY · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436775
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725801
DBPR license1610792

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in freezer. Operator properly inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator ordered part during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Margarito Renteria expired 4/14/2025 **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bar and kitchen hand sinks **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand sink **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cup used as scoop in sugar container **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.