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MS B'S KITCHEN

2718 N STATE RD 7, Margate FL 33063 · 954-290-9646

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622454
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored directly over frozen oxtail. Neither food item in original food packaging. Operator reorganized reach in freezer
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items like oxtail, vegetables and frozen with no date mark. Operator dated Mar 16
Intermediate/02C-02-5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop used for flour directly on prep counter. Operator placed in container
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator moved to running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed operator wash hands with hot water. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with operator. Operator used hot water to wash hands.
High priority/12A-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cook line soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen reach in freezer, open case of raw fish filets above case of cooked crab legs. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, HOT LINE - spinach (118F - Hot Holding); cooked pumpkin (112F - Hot Holding); stewed tomato (108F - Hot Holding); salt fish (111F - Hot Holding). Per manager all items prepared and in unit since 9:00am. All items removed to kitchen to be reheated above 165F and temperature of steam well increased.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Mar 7, 2024 · Mashed pumpkin 124F, salt fish 114F Repeat Admin Complaint
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In BEV AIR reach in freezer, bags of raw meat bones above portioned bags of cut fish.
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, HOT LINE - spinach (118F - Hot Holding); cooked pumpkin (112F - Hot Holding); stewed tomato (108F - Hot Holding); salt fish (111F - Hot Holding). Per manager all items prepared and in unit since 9:00am. All items removed to kitchen to be reheated above 165F and temperature of steam well increased.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/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
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil and bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. A poster has been given to the operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.