MARCOS TOP BURGERS
3636 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 954-366-3651
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of burgers on the cook line counter at burgers (69F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to freezer to cool back below 41.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022053335 | Oct 29, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine ppm at 0. Manager changed bucket and primed to 100 ppm
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Several raw shell eggs broken in container at cook line. Discarded all twelve eggs cracked and stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used as storage for pitchers of water. Cook remove
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on restroom door.
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. Items as pinto beans in reach in self service freezer by front counter does not have correct labeling
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer at zero ppm. Cook add chlorine to three compartments sink to 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Cook changed bucket of chlorine and primed to 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line double panned, cook removed pans and placed in walk in cooler to cool. Explained how double panning reduces the amount an item will stay cold.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water at handwashing sink on cook line very low pressure
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at handwashing sink by cook line at 80°F
Food stored on floor. Boxes of various foods on the floor in walk in freezer
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw steak in same tray as cooked sausage. Cook discarded sausage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over beef in walk in cooler. Cook moved eggs to bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large measuring pitcher in handwashing sink at cook line blocking use of sink. Cook removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Employee filled paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Employee labeled bottles
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used instead of rice scoop. Cook discarded bowl.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Spatulas were between the table and wall by dishwasher. Employee removed all spatulas and put in dishwasher
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of employee drink on cutting board at cook line blocking. Cook discarded cup
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on shelf in back room over food. Employee removed bug zapper
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers in walk in cooler over cut tomatoes and cheese. Manager moved burgers to lower shelf in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of burgers on the cook line counter at burgers (69F - Cold Holding). Manager moved items to freezer to cool back below 41.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. At time of inspection
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water pressure at handwashing sink at cook line, water very weak.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of beverage on the preparation table in kitchen. Employee discarded beverage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at handwashing sink on cook line.
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking sink. Manager moved cart.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager discarded bowl
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw bacon stored above cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at 1 door stainless on cook line
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. No light provided in walk in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at front counter hand wash sink
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.