Shamama Restaurant in Margate
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7456 Royal Palm Blvd, Margate, FL 33063Shamama Restaurant in Margate has been emergency-closed once for roach activity on April 23, 2024. The facility has recorded 26 inspections with 160 total violations, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern across inspections, with handwashing procedure violations, employee health reporting violations, and shell stock requirement violations appearing repeatedly. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions resulting in $800 in total fines. The most recent inspection on February 21, 2026 identified 12 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, continuing a troubling recent trend: the prior two inspections (February 20 and October 9, 2025) each identified 18 and 27 violations respectively, both resulting in administrative complaint recommendations. The pattern of high-priority employee health and handwashing violations suggests systemic management failures in critical food safety protocols.
Most recent closure: April 23, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shamama Restaurant in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Shamama Restaurant in Margate: Emergency Closure History (1)
Shamama Restaurant in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025087456 | $400.00 | Oct 9, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024025223 | $400.00 | Apr 24, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Shamama Restaurant in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Shamama Restaurant in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shamama Restaurant in Margate last inspected?
- Shamama Restaurant in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Shamama Restaurant in Margate last shut down?
- Shamama Restaurant in Margate was last shut down on April 23, 2024 for roach 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 Shamama Restaurant in Margate?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shamama Restaurant in Margate are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Shamama Restaurant in Margate had?
- Shamama Restaurant in Margate has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shamama Restaurant in Margate find?
- Shamama Restaurant in Margate was most recently inspected on February 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Shamama Restaurant in Margate ever been shut down?
- Yes, Shamama Restaurant in Margate has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Shamama Restaurant in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Shamama Restaurant in Margate has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Shamama Restaurant in Margate been fined?
- Shamama Restaurant in Margate has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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