La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate

Last inspected:

998 1000 S State Road 7, Margate, FL 33068
Overview

La Union Restaurant of Florida in Margate has accumulated 362 violations across 44 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.2 per visit—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once and has faced a pattern of intensifying enforcement throughout 2025, with four administrative complaints recommended since March, driven by recurring violations for management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper hand washing, and employee health reporting. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025, resulted in a callback inspection that complied with corrections, though the immediately preceding inspection on November 5 had recommended an administrative complaint following 22 violations.

Most recent closure: October 7, 2021 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

44Inspections
362Violations
1Closures
$3,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 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

La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 10:08:00

La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $3,200.00

Disciplinary action history for La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025056282 $800.00 Jul 10, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2023017321 $1,200.00 Feb 24, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
2--2023027003 $800.00 Apr 17, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
2--2021046899 $400.00 Oct 8, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)

— 6 inspections47 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 7 inspections58 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections31 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 7 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate last inspected?
La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate last shut down?
La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate was last shut down on October 7, 2021 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate had?
La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate find?
La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate ever been shut down?
Yes, La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
Has La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,200.00 in fines.
How much has La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate been fined?
La Union Restaurant of Fla in Margate has been fined a total of $3,200.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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