Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale
Last inspected:
7114 Southgate Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068Mars 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.
Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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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 June 17, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale had?
- Mars Kitchen in North Lauderdale has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 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 June 17, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- 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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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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