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NEW JERSEY DELI 2

5416 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Margate FL 33063 · 954 881 6276

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619034
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Bulletin provided to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2018021942Mar 26, 2018May 10, 2018$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of fries in cookline Bison reach in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 75F beside espresso machine. Manager dumped water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in 2 door reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed commercially processed bag of ready to eat foods left wide open on bottom shelf in reach in freezer. Operator closed
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean cooking equipment without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 53F,; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); assorted empanadas (50-51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all foods cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 53F,; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); assorted empanadas (50-51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all foods cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. at 9:25am cut tomatoes 48F ambient cooling for 1 hour to 47F at 10:10am. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in 4 hours will not occur. Observed item covered cooling. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths in on top of flip top cooler
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over bread in walk in cooler. Operator properly inverted
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Walk in cooler- cut tomato (50F). Per operator item was left in unit overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Flip top cooler- cheese (49F); raw beef 47 (49F). Per operator items brought into unit less than four hours ago. Observed items above fill line. Operator removed access items placed items into freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today. 2. Walk in cooler- ham (47F); sliced ham (50F); raw beef (47F); empanadas (47F). Per operator items in unit less than four hours. Observed unit set to warm temperature setting. Operator turned walk in cooler to appropriate temperature to keep items cool and placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today. 3. Walk in cooler- cut tomato (50F). Per operator item was left in unit overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator. Provided hand out
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
Jul 3, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Turbo Air reach in freezer, case of raw flounder filets above containers of cooked beans. Manager inverted for proper separation.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil at cook line not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop upper cooler, fresh garlic margarine mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee pulled from walk in cooler since 8:00am. Container not being held adequately in coldest part of cooler / above chill line.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop upper cooler, fresh garlic margarine mix (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee pulled from walk in cooler since 8:00am. Container not being held adequately in coldest part of cooler / above chill line. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Bulletin provided to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus pan of dirty dishes on top of kitchen hand sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles on chemical rack opposite back door all missing labels
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Bucket of commercial pastry filling on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch cheese and ham without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee. She then changed her gloves and wash hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw steak cold held at 44 degrees in flip top cooler. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed Turbo Air freezer gasket in disrepairs.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation

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.