El Carnal in Margate

Last inspected:

8038 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33065
Overview

El Carnal in Margate has been inspected 26 times with 139 total violations, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—at the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, particularly employee health policy violations (cited in at least 8 inspections), shell stock handling requirements (5+ inspections), management awareness failures (6+ inspections), and approved food source violations (7+ inspections). Employee health reporting violations and proper hand/arm washing violations also appear repeatedly across the inspection history. Disciplinary actions have been recommended in at least three inspections: November 2024 and July 2024 resulted in warnings issued; July 2024 and January 2024 resulted in administrative complaints recommended; January 2025 resulted in a call back with administrative complaint recommended. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
139Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Carnal in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 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

El Carnal in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Carnal in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Carnal in Margate last inspected?
El Carnal in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Carnal in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at El Carnal in Margate are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has El Carnal in Margate had?
El Carnal in Margate has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Carnal in Margate find?
El Carnal in Margate was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Carnal in Margate ever been shut down?
No, El Carnal in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.

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