Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate
Last inspected:
171 S State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33068Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate has accumulated 263 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for lack of warewashing facilities. Fire safety inspections documented a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone, cited in 2018 and again at follow-up. The restaurant has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $3,500 in fines. Recent enforcement activity shows an escalating pattern: three warnings issued in 2025 with 4 high-priority violations in July, followed by call-back inspections and an administrative complaint recommendation in February 2026. The top recurring violations involve proper hand and arm washing, employee health policies, and food contact surface sanitation.
Most recent closure: April 26, 2017 for no warewashing facilities.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7.5
violations / inspection
7.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate: Emergency Closure History (1)
Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $3,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023064558 | $200.00 | Nov 12, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018030971 | $1,600.00 | May 4, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 2--2017037058 | $1,100.00 | Jul 10, 2017 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2017021262 | $400.00 | Apr 26, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2018-05-04: Still in red **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In dining room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate last inspected?
- Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate last shut down?
- Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate was last shut down on April 26, 2017 for no warewashing facilities. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate?
- The most frequently cited violations at Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate had?
- Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate find?
- Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate ever been shut down?
- Yes, Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,300.00 in fines.
- How much has Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate been fined?
- Delish Caribbean Restaurant in Margate has been fined a total of $3,300.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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