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AL'S TABLE CORP

181 S STATE RD 7, Margate FL 33068 · 9548820864

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats13
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1620349
Grade history
JUN 24
APR 25
OCT 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,140

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2016035902Jul 14, 2016Aug 31, 2016$300
2--2016023295May 2, 2016Jun 10, 2016$840

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer, spinach stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and placed in clear plastic bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Reach in cooler opposite cook line, raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator removed fish to the lower shelf during the inspection. 2. In chest freezer raw chicken stored over packaged juice. Operator removed chicken to another cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Reach in cooler at cook line, Cooked cow foot - (49F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at cook line, Cooked cow foot - (49F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box - beef patties (97F - Hot Holding) per operator items were out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated to 170F during the inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during the inspection.
Intermediate/11-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks in kitchen. Operator provided during the inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen, case of plantain, bottle of oil in box stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to steam table, utensil in standing water of 85F. Operator discarded water during the inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in cooler opposite stove in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Stored food not covered. Reach in cooler at cook line, cooked chicken, cooked turkey, raw fish, cooked goat stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
The state's own report →
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority8 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen reach in freezer, food stored in direct contact with non grade food bags. Advised operator of proper storage.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding) Operator stated food held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat item. Operator reheated item to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided form to operator, operator posted.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4/Warning
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. Provided form to operator. Operator posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Lavie
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, no paper towels at designated hand sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At kitchen prep area prep area, reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned doors.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Establishment has a shared bathroom for both men/women with no covered receptacles.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Advised operator to display current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, opened bottles of water stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee belongings stored above prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep area, bottles of vinegar, bottled sodas, water stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, in use utensils stored in standing water 77F. Operator removed utensils from water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. Poster posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, No hand wash sign at designated hand sink. Provided form to operator.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, single service items stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At kitchen above steam table, single service items not inverted. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At kitchen, standing water in reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed plantains.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chlorine stored on preparation table next to vegetables. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed goat cooked 4/1/25am not date marked. Manager date marked item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on preparation table in kitchen. Manager removed cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of oil stored on floor in storage area behind kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat pork.
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over cooked jerk chicken. Operator placed raw chicken wings on lower shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelf not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of small oven on shelf has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days.
High priority/50-17-3
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.