Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate

Last inspected:

7462 Royal Palm Blvd, Margate, FL 33063
Overview

Pho Steak Bowl in Margate has accumulated 116 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on July 3, 2018 for rodent activity and received a formal disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, particularly improper hand and arm washing (cited in 6 of the last 7 inspections), employee health reporting (4 of the last 7 inspections), and food contact surface violations (4 of the last 7 inspections). A warning was issued on October 16, 2023 after an inspection found 11 violations including improper cooking temperatures, shell stock violations, and approved food source issues. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 15 violations including two high-priority hand washing and food contact surface violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Most recent closure: July 3, 2018 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

26Inspections
129Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 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 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:38:00

Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2018035752 $400.00 Jul 5, 2018 Fort Lauderdale

Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate last inspected?
Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate last shut down?
Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate was last shut down on July 3, 2018 for rodent 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 Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate had?
Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate find?
Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate was most recently inspected on September 10, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate ever been shut down?
Yes, Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
Has Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate been fined?
Matka Indian Cuisine in Margate has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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