SPANKYS CHEESESTEAK FACTORY
309 N SR 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High 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 burger in walk in freezer. Operator began separating **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top cooler. cheese (42-48F – Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in cooler from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed items overfilled in unliked. Operator removed overfilled items and placed in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
11-07-5Intermediate – 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. Provided hand out.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach bottle stored in employee hand sink by dish area. Operator removed bottles **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave soiled with little food debris
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler next to sellable food. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right flip top cooler
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water to properly thaw.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:38 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.