Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate

Last inspected:

1011 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063
Overview

Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate has been emergency-closed once, on March 28, 2018, for roach activity. The facility has received 33 inspections since 2016 with 208 total violations, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. Three disciplinary actions have resulted in $900 in combined fines. High-priority violations for employee health reporting and proper hand washing have appeared repeatedly across recent inspections, including in 4 of the last 6 routine inspections. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 documented 21 violations but was completed with no further action; however, the prior inspection on July 16, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, time as control, and food contact surface violations.

Most recent closure: March 28, 2018 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
208Violations
1Closures
$900in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 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

Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:39:00

Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $900.00

Disciplinary action history for Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025058294 $200.00 Jul 16, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2018048700 $300.00 Aug 31, 2018 Miami (Doral)
2--2018018555 $400.00 Mar 29, 2018 Fort Lauderdale

Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 9 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate last inspected?
Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate last shut down?
Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate was last shut down on March 28, 2018 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 Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate had?
Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate find?
Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate was most recently inspected on November 13, 2025 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate ever been shut down?
Yes, Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $900.00 in fines.
How much has Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate been fined?
Taqueria Charrito Loko in Margate has been fined a total of $900.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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