SPANKYS CHEESESTEAK FACTORY
309 N SR 7, Margate FL 33063
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Raw chicken over raw burger in walk in freezer. Operator began separating
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021016686 | Apr 12, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2017010078 | Feb 23, 2017 | Apr 6, 2017 | $400 |
| 2--2017006612 | Feb 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink reading greater than 500ppm quaternary. Employee remade to proper 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, non commercially wrapped raw burgers above cases of french fries. Employee moved burgers to shelf within other raw beef items.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets reading greater than 500ppm quaternary. Employee remade to proper 200ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. Extra strips provided to operator until order arrives.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice scoop not inverted in holder. Employee inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer in prep area has ice/frost buildup.
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eva Sassi - 6/19/20 Jean Cenecharles - 6/19/20
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with a pink chemical substance at triple sink unlabeled. Operator labeled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Thick layer of ice on every shelf inside reach in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by dining room next to coffee machine. Operator remade to 350ppm
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open steak over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in chest freezer. Operator properly seperated
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat relish in left flip top cooler. Operator inverted
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for ham burgers offered medium. Operator printed out consumer advisor and posted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of back ice bin contains mold like substance. Operator began cleaning ice bin
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep shelf with sellable foods. Employee removed phone
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on left flip top cooler. Operator discarded wiping cloth
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dry storage shelves contain rust
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Raw chicken over raw burger in walk in freezer. Operator began separating
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top cooler. cheese (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in cooler from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed items overfilled in unliked. Operator removed overfilled items and placed in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today.
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 big 6 with operator. Provided hand out.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach bottle stored in employee hand sink by dish area. Operator removed bottles
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave soiled with little food debris
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler next to sellable food. Operator removed drink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right flip top cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water to properly thaw.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In left fliptop lower cooler, open case raw burgers above gallon condiment jars. Employee inverted for proper separation.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at counter reading greater than 500ppm quaternary. Manager remade to proper 200ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack hanging on dry goods rack in back prep area. Employee moved pack.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor at cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water in right fliptop lower folder next to public food.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 walk in freezer, open case raw fish filets above open case of french fries. Manager removed fries to front line.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans of with tomato ketchup in storage area. Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee half full bottle with drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator relocate water to a safe location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator relocate cellular phone.
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.