Margate, Broward County

STARLIGHT LOUNGE & RESTAURANT

5245 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Margate, FL 33063

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
Margate
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24620246

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Reach in cooler; raw shell eggs over pot of cooked chicken. Operator began proper storage. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24620248

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Prep area handwashing sink used to store pitcher of water, operator removed. 2. Cookline hand washing sink used to store 3 forks, 1 knife and a spoon in sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24620243

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24620244

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24620245

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Cookline vent by service window soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24620242

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in establishment.

14-69-4

Detail 24620241

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24620240

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning by triple sink area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24620247

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 24491758

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1. License expired 12-01-25 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24491766

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Prep reach in cooler raw fish over ready to each cheese and tortillas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 24491757

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Reach in cooler raw chicken over raw fish. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24491759

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Prep area hand washing sink used to store container of wiping cloths in a solution. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24491763

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24491764

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Kitchen hand washing sink paper towel dispenser. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24491755

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1.) M.Cadet no food handlers certification Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24491762

Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust. 1. In kitchen by countertop fryer. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24491767

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24491765

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Prep area 2. Kitchen Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24491761

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1. Prep area; containers stored on top of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24491760

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Cooked chicken wings thawing on counter of prep table, Under no temperature control. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24491756

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Prep area by reach in freezer. 2. Kitchen area by spice wall. Warning

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23734661

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired dec 1 2023. Operator payed for renewal day of inspection confirmation number 247746005 Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23734659

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat bread.operator inverted Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23734658

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up stainless cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23734655

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up stainless cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

31B-02-4

Detail 23734657

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23734663

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 23734660

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23734656

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in kitchen broken

16-46-4

Detail 23734662

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area. Operator pulled off label Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22225258

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22225263

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 22225259

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at handwash sink in bar area.

50-09-4

Detail 22225262

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-10-4

Detail 22225261

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at hand between prep and 3 compartment sinks.

08B-38-4

Detail 22225264

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor in bar area.

31B-04-4

Detail 22225260

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash signs at hand sinks at restroom, kitchen and bar area. -Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 22225265

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -Observed device on restroom door disconnect.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 20991606

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31B-02-4

Detail 20991604

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

32-01-4

Detail 20991607

Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment.

32-17-4

Detail 20991605

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Main restroom

Dec 28, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

27-25-4

Detail 20749819

Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. maintenance person turned on hot water heater and hot water reached over 100° Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 20749822

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. maintenance person turned on hot water heater and hot water reached over 100° Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20749820

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 20749821

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

27-16-4

Detail 20749824

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. maintenance person turned on hot water heater and hot water reached over 100° Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 20749823

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 20749825

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.