Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate

Last inspected:

238 N State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063
Overview

Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate completed a preoperational inspection on April 3, 2026 as part of its food establishment permit application process. The inspection identified 5 violations, all corrected during the consultation visit. Violations included gaps in the person in charge's knowledge of foodborne illness prevention and the absence of written employee procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events. The facility must submit corrections electronically to [email protected] and complete all permitting requirements under Rule 5K-4.020, F.A.C. to finalize its food permit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Muscle Root Kava Bar 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
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5152550 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. 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. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided.

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 at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness. 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
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
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 sink in only restroom missing hand washing sign.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom Area: Only restroom missing covered trash can.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom Area: Only restroom missing self closer on door.

Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate last inspected?
Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 3, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate had?
Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate find?
Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 3, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Muscle Root Kava Bar in Margate?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Muscle Root Kava Bar 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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