Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale

Last inspected:

7114 Southgate Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Overview

Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection across 20 inspections since 2016, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern, particularly employee health reporting (cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections), handwashing and hand-washing procedures (appearing in 6 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (cited in 8 inspections). Additional high-priority findings include improper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and approved food source violations. The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 3 basic violations. A prior inspection on January 31, 2025 triggered an administrative complaint recommendation after 9 violations including 4 high-priority findings related to management awareness, employee health policy, handwashing, and food contact surfaces. An April 2, 2025 inspection also recommended an administrative complaint after 2 high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
96Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed mop bucket in front of the exit door. **Corrected On-Site**

Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale last inspected?
Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale had?
Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale find?
Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale was most recently inspected on July 31, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Antona Pizza Cafe (2018).

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