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AMIGOS LOUNGE & CAFE

238 N ST RD 7, Margate FL 33063 · 315-664-6514

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1624611
Grade history
AUG 23
APR 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator cheese cold holding in unit overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025069678Aug 22, 2025Nov 18, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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. cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator cheese cold holding in unit overnight. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator cheese cold holding in unit overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at outside mop sink
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed establishment bathroom doors do not fully enclose
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for reach in
Basic/05-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers. Operator removed old label
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink has no backflow preventer
High priority/29-42-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/Return visit Dec 26, 2024 · Employee health agreement signed 9/19/2024. November employee food handler certification provided at time of callback Admin Complaint
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand hashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jack Herrera
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels
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
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked empanadas, cooked dough stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags, operator replaced with food grade containers
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
/45-04-4
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-10-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No hot running water at mop sink. -Observed no hot running water at mop sink used by establishment.
Basic/27-10-4/Warning

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.