How many inspections has Broward Meat & Fish in Margate had?

Broward Meat & Fish in Margate has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Broward Meat & Fish in Margate find?

Broward Meat & Fish in Margate was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Broward Meat & Fish in Margate had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Broward Meat & Fish in Margate has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Broward Meat & Fish in Margate

Name: Broward Meat & Fish in Margate Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 9, 2026

3201 N State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063

Broward County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Margate Meats LLC
FDACS Estab #: 410354

Overview

Broward Meat & Fish in Margate had 7 inspections on record between August 2022 and February 2026, with 5 total violations documented. A priority violation for hot-held food temperature control was cited in October 2024 after chicken fricassee, oxtail, salmon, and cooked vegetables were found below 135°F in the retail display area (chicken fricassee measured 132°F, oxtail 130°F, salmon 110°F, cooked vegetables 130°F). Inspector notes indicated the facility had received multiple complaint requests regarding food poisoning linked to food cooked onsite and a margarita mix with chemical smell. The food items were reheated to 165°F during the inspection and witnessed by the inspector. An October 2022 inspection identified backflow prevention device failures at multiple water outlets in the backroom and the absence of hand wash soap at a deli department sink. Most recent focused inspections in January and February 2026 resulted in no violations after issues from prior complaint requests were addressed with facility management.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.

5Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 9, 2026

Broward Meat & Fish in Margate: FDACS Inspection History (8)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 2 inspections

Feb 9, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MIGUEL SANCHEZ

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOHNNY GARCIA

Comments: The issues described in request#5143908 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 2 inspections

Oct 6, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request# 5137878 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Oct 22, 2024 — Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MIGUEL SANCHEZ

Comments: The issues described in request# 5120780 and 5120878 regarding food poisoning due to food cooked onsite and Request# 5120685 regarding margarita mix with chemical smell were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PPRepeat

Retail area- Multiple food items cooked one hour earlier and displayed in hot box measured under 135*F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer; Chicken Fricasse at 132*F, Oxtail at 130*F, Salmon at 110*F ,and cooked vegetables at 130*. COS- Food items reheated to 165*D during inspection and witnesses by inspector.

2023 — 1 inspection

Feb 6, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 2 inspections

Oct 7, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted to follow up on request 5083034 All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Deli department: No hand wash soap provided at hand wash sink. o

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Backroom area: No hand wash sign posted at employee restroom hand wash sinks.Produce department: No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Backroom area: Gap under several back doors. o

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Backroom area: Several water outlets missing back flow prevention devices. o Print Date: 10/7/2022 Page 1 of 3

Aug 29, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-1985-53

Comments: Visit conducted per Request # 5083034. Focused inspection - Observed follow-up Environmental Sampling performed by entity contracted by the Food Establishment Management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Broward Meat & Fish in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broward Meat & Fish in Margate last inspected?: Broward Meat & Fish in Margate was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 9, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Broward Meat & Fish in Margate had?: Broward Meat & Fish in Margate has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Broward Meat & Fish in Margate find?: Broward Meat & Fish in Margate was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Broward Meat & Fish in Margate had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Broward Meat & Fish in Margate has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Broward Meat & Fish in Margate?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Broward Meat & Fish in Margate are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.