Margate Food Mart in Margate

Last inspected:

7432 Royal Palm Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Overview

Margate Food Mart in Margate was inspected on August 14, 2025 as part of a food permit application process and found to have 8 violations before operating. The violations included poisonous or toxic materials stored improperly in the retail area alongside food items, lack of a certified food protection manager, incomplete knowledge of foodborne disease prevention among staff, and missing written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. The chemical storage violation was corrected during the inspection. The establishment was required to complete corrective actions and submit payment to obtain its food permit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Margate Food Mart in Margate: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 8 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request#5134325 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 meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements 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 suspend food activities.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions about foodborne diseases and their symptoms. Employee Health policy provided o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea events. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events and Norovirus Clean Up and Disinfection provided.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Retail area- Container with chemical stored on shelf with single use items inside counter . COS- Chemicals was removed during inspection. x Print Date: 8/14/2025 Page 1 of 3 95 o Citation Description: Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C. Observation: No certified food protection manager certification onsite
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- Hand wash sink is missing wash hands sign

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Utensil rack and/or drainboard not available for clean utensils.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area- Soil build up on counter top by the coffee machine.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area- Water damaged ceiling tiles
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Operating without a permit. Application submitted. o

Margate Food Mart in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margate Food Mart in Margate last inspected?
Margate Food Mart in Margate was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 14, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Margate Food Mart in Margate had?
Margate Food Mart in Margate has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Margate Food Mart in Margate find?
Margate Food Mart in Margate was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 14, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Margate Food Mart in Margate had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Margate Food Mart in Margate has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Margate Food Mart in Margate?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Margate Food Mart in Margate are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) 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; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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