Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate

Last inspected:

6120-6122 Sw 7th Street, Margate, FL 33068
Overview

Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate experienced one emergency closure on May 4, 2020 for roach activity. Across 23 inspections since 2016, the facility has accumulated 144 violations, averaging 6.3 per inspection—markedly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent issue, particularly employee health policy violations (appearing in at least 6 inspections), chemical storage violations (5+ inspections), food contact surface violations (6+ inspections), and management awareness failures (4+ inspections). The facility received 2 formal disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Most recent inspections show continued instability: on January 13, 2026, an administrative complaint was recommended after 24 violations including 3 high-priority findings; a follow-up inspection on January 14, 2026 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition with 12 additional violations documented. The pattern of violations, closures, and formal enforcement actions indicates systemic non-compliance and persistent food safety management deficiencies.

Most recent closure: May 4, 2020 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
144Violations
1Closures
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Venise Caribean Cuisine 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

Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 12:06:00

Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026016711 $400.00 Jan 13, 2026 Miami (Doral)
2--2025056312 $200.00 Jul 10, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2020021896 $400.00 May 5, 2020 Fort Lauderdale

Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections32 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate last inspected?
Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate last shut down?
Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate was last shut down on May 4, 2020 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 Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate had?
Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate has had 23 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 Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate find?
Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate ever been shut down?
Yes, Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate been fined?
Venise Caribean Cuisine in Margate has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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