GRACE OF GOD RESTAURANT
360 S SR 7, Margate FL 33068 · 7542052637
Last inspected Jul 18, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on floor in kitchen next to chest freezer. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitize area during the inspection. One live roach crawling over non working steam table in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025081091 | Nov 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2019058948 | Nov 19, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | $800 |
| 2--2018009003 | Jan 23, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on floor in kitchen next to chest freezer. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitize area during the inspection. One live roach crawling over non working steam table in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches underneath math where single serve condiment containers are stored. 3 dead roaches in empty corn mean container opposite stove in kitchen. 3 dead in container with bag of sugar opposite stove in kitchen. 3 dead roaches in empty container in dry storage rack to the back of kitchen. 6 dead on water heater stand behind mop sink.
Jul 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling on floor in kitchen next to chest freezer. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitize area during the inspection. One live roach crawling over non working steam table in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches underneath math where single serve condiment containers are stored. 3 dead roaches in empty corn mean container opposite stove in kitchen. 3 dead in container with bag of sugar opposite stove in kitchen. 3 dead roaches in empty container in dry storage rack to the back of kitchen. 6 dead on water heater stand behind mop sink.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in kitchen, employee phone on top food service pan. On dry storage rack.Operator removed phone during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled with grease.
Nov 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nov 5, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1.Approximately 3 live roaches seen crawling on employee medicine and personal cups on employee section of dry storage rack at entrance to kitchen. 2.Approximately 5 live roaches seen crawling inside of non working black two door reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. 3.Approximately 3 live roaches seen crawling on bag of rice at dry storage area in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet leaking when pipe is opened.
Nov 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1.Approximately 3 live roaches seen crawling on employee medicine and personal cups on employee section of dry storage rack at entrance to kitchen. 2.Approximately 5 live roaches seen crawling inside of non working black two door reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen. 3.Approximately 3 live roaches seen crawling on bag of rice at dry storage area in kitchen.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed in kitchen, brownish water with a pungent smell backing up through floor drain when faucet is open at hand washing sink to wash hands. Anytime the hand wash sink is turned on,the brownish water is coming through the drain. This is the only hand washing sink in kitchen / cook line. The area cannot be blocked off. 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in employee restroom hand wash sink is not accessible due to being blocked by a mattress. Operator removed item blocking the handwashing sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1.One dead roach seen next to small chest freezer in kitchen. 2.Approximately 3 dead roaches seen under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at dry storage rack at entrance to kitchen, employee medicine and personal cups stored above single serve containers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during the inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3 compartment sink faucet leaking when pipe is opened.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants and continue to prepare a customer order without washing hands. Employee was educated on washing hands when changing task,
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned the floor, then proceed to open containers of ready to eat food for inspector to check temperatures. Employee was educated to wash hands when changing tasks.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Establishment' s thermometer not calibrated, not working.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked red beans in reach in cooler, prep two days ago. Operator, not date marked. Manager marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door, rubber protection from left side is broken.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe from mop sink faucet.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect landing on wall next to three compartment sink. PIC killed fly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork (99F - Hot Holding) on preparation table across from steam table. PIC educated about proper hot holding temperature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle foil container used to portion flour in kitchen. PIC removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food item stored with restaurant food items in reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle not stored above salt in salt in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above and next to ready to eat meat in reach in cooler. PIC informed about proper storage.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and peas (48-55F - Cooling); turkey (50-55F - Cooling) in deep over stack covered pans. per operator held in cooler overnight 07/14/2024. See stop sale
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork in direct being stored in contact with black t shirt bags
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and peas (48-55F - Cooling); turkey (50-55F - Cooling) in deep covered pans. per operator held in cooler overnight 07/14/2024.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice and peas (48-55F - Cooling); turkey (50-55F - Cooling) in deep covered pans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink unisex bathroom.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Temporary license posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Oven door missing on six burner stove.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (50-53F - Cooling); rice and peas (47-51F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler since 9:00pm last night 02/27/2024. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over green onions in magali reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (50-53F - Cooling); rice and peas (47-51F - Cooling) in reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler since 9:00pm last night 02/27/2024.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white rice (50-53F - Cooling); rice and peas (47-51F - Cooling) stored in deep covered hotel pans in reach in refrigerator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door missing from 6 burner stove.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed lemonade in styrofoam cups in self serving refrigerator.
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables in freezer chest.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Marie J Chavanne stated that she and her husband did not pass the test and have to retake the test.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
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 soap provided at handwash sink next to Kenmore refrigerator. Operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and corn. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind prep tables floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on top of hose in the mop sink.
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