MARS KITCHEN
7114 SOUTHGATE BLVD, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 954-532-7391
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since December 1st, 2025. Observed establishment open for business at the time of the inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and placed in zip lock bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since December 1st, 2025. Observed establishment open for business at the time of the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed during the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler #2 not date marked. Per operator item was prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked 06-15 during the inspection.
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Food stored on floor. In dry storage area case of water, case of bbq sauce and case of ketchup stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink raw chicken thawing in standing water at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator placed meat under cold running water.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor by ware washing equipment
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with dust by cooking equipment
Apr 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed: - red peas soup (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer. - raw chicken tenders (46F - cold holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - red peas soup (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer. - raw chicken tenders (46F - cold holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box; fried chicken (119-140F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 20mins.
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored in none food grade bags in reach in freezer.
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. Observed: - red peas soup (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer. - raw chicken tenders (46F - cold holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - red peas soup (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in freezer. - raw chicken tenders (46F - cold holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box; fried chicken (119-140F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 20mins.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sinks used to hold roses (front counter) and plastic pans (kitchen). PIC removed items.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training Deserine J.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steamed vegetables cooked 01/29 not date marked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle not stored above steamed vegetables in flip top cooler in kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat bammy stored with unwashed vegetables in flip top cooler in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed an accumulation of grease on wall and pipes next to deep frier in kitchen.
Jul 31, 2024Warning 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken legs (110-120F - Hot Holding); fried chicken wings (119-132F - Hot Holding) per operator per operator held less than one hour. Operator took items to be reheated to 165F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has meat thermometer
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.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Operator has quaternary test strips, sanitizing with chlorine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken on delfield reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on delfield and Northlake reach in cooler and freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pollock bone in pollock over peppers in make table. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine tests strips.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use observed quaternary testing strips sanitizing with chlorine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed both handles on delfield reach in cooler broken.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on delfield reach in cooler both door handles broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in Delfield reach in cooler the bottom of the cooler has accumulation of soil residues.
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.