Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate

Last inspected:

238 N St Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063
Overview

Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate has accumulated 49 violations across 14 inspections dating back to 2021, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection — well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility has experienced escalating enforcement pressure in recent months. The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025 documented 18 violations including three high-priority findings: management awareness failures, improper cooking temperatures, and handwashing procedure violations. That inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on May 13, 2025 also cited improper cooking temperatures as a high-priority violation. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. On April 25, 2024, an inspector documented a fire safety violation: cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. The facility has not been emergency-closed.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
49Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025069678 $200.00 Aug 22, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.

Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate last inspected?
Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 22, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate are: Single-use items, Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate had?
Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate find?
Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate was most recently inspected on August 22, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate ever been shut down?
No, Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
Has Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate been fined?
Amigos Lounge & Cafe in Margate has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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