AMF MARGATE LANES
2020 N SR 7, Margate FL 33063 · 954.972.4400
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flying insects in bar area by beer taps and by soda gun. Operator began killing insects and cleaning the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026005060 | Nov 12, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini flip top,cooler cutting board soiled with food debris
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler cutting boards contain heavy cut marks
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flying insects in bar area by beer taps and by soda gun. Operator began killing insects and cleaning the area.
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. Walk in cooler cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit over night. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit over night. See stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini flip top,cooler cutting board soiled with food debris
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification Nicole Parente
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler cutting boards contain heavy cut marks
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in storage room. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with food debris throughout kitchen
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini Cutting board soiled with food debris
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler contains heavy cut marks
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermomter provided for flip top coolers
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler next to cookline; cheese (43-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item in cooler less than four hours. Observed cheese above fill line in flip top cooler. Operator removed top layer of cheese and put access cheese in other cooler to properly cold hold
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cup,used for scoop in salt container. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler by cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Front flip top cooler hood broken.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream stored in cook line flip top cooler not date marked. Employee states item was opened 4 days ago. Employee date marked
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer provided measures 50°F-550°F. Discussed with operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of not in use 2 drawer unit under fryers soiled
Jul 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.