Taqueria Michoacana in Margate
Last inspected:
608 S Sr 7, Margate, FL 33068Taqueria Michoacana in Margate has accumulated 277 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and rodent activity. Fire inspections documented repeated citations for blocked marked exits, with violations cited in 2017, 2018, and requiring multiple follow-ups. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,160 in fines. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show a pattern of administrative complaints recommended, with multiple high-priority violations documented in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Most recent closure: January 13, 2020 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria Michoacana in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 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 Michoacana in Margate: Emergency Closure History (1)
Taqueria Michoacana in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025061634 | $200.00 | Jul 23, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021008166 | $600.00 | Jan 22, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2020002894 | $400.00 | Jan 14, 2020 | Orlando | |
| 2--2015017238 | $960.00 | Mar 23, 2015 | Fort Myers |
Taqueria Michoacana in Margate: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed a boxes and a mop bucket in front of the exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-05-19: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-04: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-05-19: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-21: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Taqueria Michoacana in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections42 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections43 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Taqueria Michoacana in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria Michoacana in Margate last inspected?
- Taqueria Michoacana in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Taqueria Michoacana in Margate last shut down?
- Taqueria Michoacana in Margate was last shut down on January 13, 2020 for roach & 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 Taqueria Michoacana in Margate?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria Michoacana in Margate are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria Michoacana in Margate had?
- Taqueria Michoacana in Margate has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria Michoacana in Margate find?
- Taqueria Michoacana in Margate was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Taqueria Michoacana in Margate ever been shut down?
- Yes, Taqueria Michoacana in Margate has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Taqueria Michoacana in Margate had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taqueria Michoacana in Margate has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taqueria Michoacana in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taqueria Michoacana in Margate has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,160.00 in fines.
- How much has Taqueria Michoacana in Margate been fined?
- Taqueria Michoacana in Margate has been fined a total of $2,160.00 across 4 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).
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