Margate — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Margate, Florida has 163 food establishments with 2,453 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 78.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate on November 18, 2025.

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

163Facilities
2,453Total 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 28 155 2

Margate Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Margate 78.7% Pass Rate 78.7%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

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

178Actions on Record
$81,990Total Fines
$466Avg Fine
$2,400Largest Fine
69Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Nov 18, 2025 La Union Restaurant of Fla $800 2--2025056282
Sep 25, 2025 Domino's Pizza #5146 $440 2--2025067738
Dec 22, 2025 Shanguls Natural Juice & Smoothies $400 2--2025062306
Mar 23, 2026 Shamama Restaurant $400 2--2025087456
Apr 2, 2026 Venise Caribean Cuisine $400 2--2026016711
Nov 3, 2025 Jasmine Thai and Sushi $400 2--2025045423
Apr 14, 2026 Casa Do Pastel $400 2--2025087197
Dec 4, 2025 Grace of God Restaurant $400 2--2025081091
Apr 16, 2026 Jerzy's Pub $300 2--2026013712
Mar 2, 2026 Jesse's Xtreme Sports Bar $200 2--2026007245

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 Tree 1 9 1,084
Smoothie King 1 11 350
Wawa 1 14 430
Dollar General 1 57 2,871
Publix 1 30 875
Starbucks 1 77 1,170
CVS 1 9 882

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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

44 inspections 362 violations 1 closures

Masters Billiards

Margate · Recently Inspected

17 inspections 70 violations

Starlight Lounge & Restaurant

Margate · Recently Inspected

5 inspections 41 violations

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 1 127 1
Wingstop 1 69 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 86%.
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 7.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Margate?
Food establishments in Margate have an average of 15 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 $81,990 in fines across 178 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $466 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.

In the News Margate

Margate Restaurants & Food Establishments (163)

Vw Festival Supermarket FDACS Retail

2450 N State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix Super Markets INC. #1895 FDACS Retail

7230 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Starbucks #9977 FDACS Retail

6700 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

7640 Royal Palm Boulevard, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Wow Food FDACS Retail

5100 NW 15th ST Ste, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Winn Dixie # 0349 FDACS Retail

5600 W Sample RD, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

La Super Markette FDACS Retail

300 S State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Cvs Pharmacy # 00440 FDACS Retail

1200 N State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Express Lane Food Store FDACS Retail

430 NW 65th Ter, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Dbs Group Enterprises INC FDACS Retail

5500 NW 15TH ST BAY H-26, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Wawa #5235 FDACS Retail

2000 N State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Caprichitos Bakery FDACS Retail

230 N State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

South Rock Discount Liquors FDACS Retail

2456 N State Road 7, Margate

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

Vapor Shark FDACS Retail

5514 W Sample RD, Margate

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

Sanna Wellness FDACS Retail

4799a Coconut Creek Pkwy, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Dollar General Corp # 8797 FDACS Retail

5000 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Kona Ice of Miramar FDACS Retail

5442 NW 27th ST, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Cags Caribbean Marketplace FDACS Retail

250 N State Road 7, Margate

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

Liquids Fine Wine & Spirits FDACS Retail

5483 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Quoc Huong Oriental Market FDACS Retail

1609 N State Road 7, Margate

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS