Margate — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Margate, Florida has 163 food establishments with 2,462 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 78.7%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,400 assessed to La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate on May 8, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

163Facilities
2,462Total Inspections
1Closures 2026
78.7%Pass Rate
5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Atlantic Pho 42 372 5
Spankys Cheesesteak Factory 43 250 4
Los Perros Del Sobrino 44 227 3
Grace of God Restaurant 30 180 2
Lucky City 29 167 2

Margate Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Margate 78.7% Pass Rate 78.7%
Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
Margate 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Margate 0.61 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.61
Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Margate Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Lucky City 12 (5 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical #124 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Starlight Lounge & Restaurant 9 (1 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Wingstop 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Union Restaurant of Fla 12 (1 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
La Union Restaurant of Fla 20 (4 high) Administrative complaint recommended
La Calle19 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jasmine Thai and Sushi 8 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pearl of the Island Caribbean Cuisine 10 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Margate Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
08 Proper hand/arm washing 24,847
14 Food contact surfaces 24,312
03 Employee health reporting 20,676
36 Proper ventilation 18,159
22 Consumer advisory 15,525

Margate Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

180Actions on Record
$83,790Total Fines
$471Avg Fine
$2,400Largest Fine
69Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
May 8, 2026 La Union Restaurant of Fla $1,400 2--2026003457
Nov 18, 2025 La Union Restaurant of Fla $800 2--2025056282
Sep 25, 2025 Domino's Pizza #5146 $440 2--2025067738
May 19, 2026 Crafty Crab $400 2--2026027621
Apr 2, 2026 Venise Caribean Cuisine $400 2--2026016711
Apr 14, 2026 Casa Do Pastel $400 2--2025087197
Mar 23, 2026 Shamama Restaurant $400 2--2025087456
Dec 4, 2025 Grace of God Restaurant $400 2--2025081091
Dec 22, 2025 Shanguls Natural Juice & Smoothies $400 2--2025062306
Nov 3, 2025 Jasmine Thai and Sushi $400 2--2025045423

Margate Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

58Fire Violations
23Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 35
Propane tank stored inside building 11
Cooking without hood suppression 6
Fire extinguisher in red zone 4
Other fire safety violation 2

Margate Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Margate has 57 FDACS-regulated facilities with 95 inspections on record and 387 stop-sale orders issued.

57Retail Facilities
95FDACS Inspections
387Stop-Sale Orders
6Orders in 2026

Margate FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Orion Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Orion Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Orion Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Orion Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Orion Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Orion Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Grateful-js-425340 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims Comments: Print Date: 10/27/2…
Grateful-js-425340 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims Comments: Print Date: 10/27/2…
Smooth Drive Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Smooth Drive Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Margate FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 28
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 14
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 10
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 8
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 7

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Margate Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Winn-Dixie 2 170 584
Dollar General 1 57 2,871
Publix 1 30 875
Starbucks 1 77 1,170
CVS 1 9 882
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,084
Smoothie King 1 11 350
Wawa 1 14 430

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Margate: Notable Restaurants

Atlantic Pho

Margate · Most Closures

42 inspections 372 violations 5 closures

Spankys Cheesesteak Factory

Margate · Most Closures

43 inspections 250 violations 4 closures

Los Perros Del Sobrino

Margate · Most Closures

44 inspections 227 violations 3 closures

La Union Restaurant of Fla

Margate · Most Inspected

46 inspections 394 violations 1 closures

Starlight Lounge & Restaurant

Margate · Recently Inspected

6 inspections 50 violations

Pollo Tropical #124

Margate · Recently Inspected

31 inspections 130 violations 1 closures

Margate: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 5 216 0
La Granja 2 399 0
Subway 2 81 0
Chipotle 1 16 0
Kfc 1 65 0
Pollo Tropical 1 130 1
Wingstop 1 70 0
Checkers 1 31 0
Dennys 1 97 0
Jimmy Johns 1 52 0

Margate Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Margate?
Margate, Florida has 163 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Margate?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Margate is 78.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Margate this year?
1 food establishments in Margate have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations in Margate are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Margate?
Dunkin has the most locations in Margate with 5 establishments.
How does Margate compare to the Florida state average?
Margate has a pass rate of 78.7%, which is 7.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Margate?
Food establishments in Margate have an average of 15.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Margate been assessed?
Food establishments in Margate have been assessed $83,790 in fines across 180 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $471 and the largest single fine was $2,400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Margate restaurants?
58 fire safety violations have been documented across 23 food establishments in Margate. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Margate inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Margate, Florida has 57 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 95 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Margate?
FDACS has issued 387 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Margate, including 6 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Margate Restaurants & Food Establishments (163)

Sabor Hispano

5084 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Margate

5 inspections · 20 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Holy Cow Ice Cream

1049 STATE ROAD 7 S, Margate

5 inspections · 18 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Burger King

2990 N STATE ROAD 7, Margate

10 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Joji Yogurt

5480 B W SAMPLE RD, Margate

13 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill (store #4222)

5671 WEST ATLNTIC BLVD, Margate

9 inspections · 16 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Tropical Leaf

2501 N STATE RD 7, Margate

4 inspections · 16 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Lakay Flavor LLC

4900 W ATLANTIC BLVD STE 4, Margate

4 inspections · 12 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Calypso Cove Concession

6200 ROYAL PALM BLVD, Margate

8 inspections · 5 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Exhale Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

378 N Rock Island RD, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Orion Mart FDACS Retail

505 N State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Ck Food Store FDACS Retail

6350 W Atlantic Blvd Ste 4, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Sav a Lot Nutrition Centers FDACS Retail

3105 N State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Ross Dress for Less INC # 0782 FDACS Retail

5313 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Joann #1596 FDACS Retail

3340 NW 62nd Ave, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

International Supermarket FDACS Retail

6091 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Marshalls # 0866 FDACS Retail

5461 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Dd's Discounts #5307 FDACS Retail

5309 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Best Price Food Market INC FDACS Retail

1101 Banks Rd, Margate, FL, US, 33063-6702, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Msd Bakery LLC FDACS Retail

1923 Mears Pkwy, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Margate Food Mart FDACS Retail

7432 Royal Palm Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS