Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach

Last inspected:

4735 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Overview

Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 132 violations—an average of 6.3 per inspection, well above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once, on September 26, 2016, for roach activity. A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with handwashing facility and procedure violations cited across multiple years (2023, 2024, 2025), employee health policy violations documented in 2024, and chemical storage violations appearing in 2024 and 2025. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 found 6 basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed with no further action.

Most recent closure: September 26, 2016 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
132Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 14:49:00

Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2016046411 $400.00 Sep 28, 2016 Fort Lauderdale

Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach last inspected?
Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach last shut down?
Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach was last shut down on September 26, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach had?
Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach find?
Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach been fined?
Margo's Kitchen in Boynton Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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