Margate, Broward County

FLAVOR WAY

7820 W SAMPLE RD, Margate, FL 33065

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Feb 11, 2026
City
Margate
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

22-12-5

Detail 24364049

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed grease residue on probe thermometer

08A-08-5

Detail 24364054

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach in residential freezer observed frozen peas and carrots in the same container as frozen beef. Operators donned hair removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24364052

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, observed open container of string beans directly under a box of raw shell eggs. Operators donned hair removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24364050

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to back exit and bathroom, no paper towels. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24364048

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 83 degree water on flap top grill.

21-12-4

Detail 24364051

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet used rags on kitchen equipment. Operators donned hair removed

21-07-4

Detail 24364053

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 200ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 24080588

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator properly separated Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24080594

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

36-32-5

Detail 24080587

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen resembles water damage Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24080590

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler contains cut marks

08B-49-4

Detail 24080591

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in white stand up cooler next to sellable foods for the public. Operator properly separated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24080592

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by back exit door. Operator mopped up water Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24080589

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease

16-46-4

Detail 24080593

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

Mar 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 23611904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sauce packets stored on floor in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Mar 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 23609050

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Won't in contact with non food grade bag in freezer. Operator moved food to other holding container Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23609045

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23609048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler-cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food on ice to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23609052

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (132-135F - Hot Holding). Per operator items out of temperature less than four hours. Observed items under no temperature control. Operator placed items on oven to reheat to 165F Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23609051

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23609057

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator picked up cut carrots from floor while wearing gloves and washed 1 hand in three compartment sink. Advised operator to remove gloves and wash hands in hand washing sink. Operator removed gloves and washed hands in approved sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23609049

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles bulged in kitchen Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23609046

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

08B-49-4

Detail 23609056

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal chicken stored on same shelf in reach in fridge as other sellable foods. Operator personal food Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23609053

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags store on shelf with sellable foods. Operator removed bags Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23609054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of sauce packets stored on floor in dry storage Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23609055

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in water 70F. Operator cleaned utensils and stored dry Corrected On-Site Warning

42-03-5

Detail 23609058

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools on same shelf as sellable food. Operator removed tools Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23609047

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp wiping cloth at flip top cooler not in solution on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-10-4

Detail 23609059

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in kitchen under wok station soiled with food debris/ grease Warning

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23539069

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of employee training at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-08: Observed at callback same time extended until 4/8/2025 Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23539068

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-08: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23538805

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler ; cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (48F); roasted pork (47F); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); under unit. cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in flip top cooler from walk in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23538806

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23538807

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23538804

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. No proof of employee training at time of inspection Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23538808

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler Warning