STARLIGHT LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
5245 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Margate FL 33063 · 754-779-1224
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1. License expired 12-01-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Reach in cooler; raw shell eggs over pot of cooked chicken. Operator began proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Prep area handwashing sink used to store pitcher of water, operator removed. 2. Cookline hand washing sink used to store 3 forks, 1 knife and a spoon in sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Cookline vent by service window soiled with dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning by triple sink area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.
Apr 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1. License expired 12-01-25
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Prep reach in cooler raw fish over ready to each cheese and tortillas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Reach in cooler raw chicken over raw fish.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Prep area hand washing sink used to store container of wiping cloths in a solution.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Kitchen hand washing sink paper towel dispenser.
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. 1.) M.Cadet no food handlers certification
Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust. 1. In kitchen by countertop fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Prep area 2. Kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1. Prep area; containers stored on top of reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Cooked chicken wings thawing on counter of prep table, Under no temperature control.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Prep area by reach in freezer. 2. Kitchen area by spice wall.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired dec 1 2023. Operator payed for renewal day of inspection confirmation number 247746005
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat bread.operator inverted
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. Stand up stainless cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up stainless cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided soap
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in kitchen broken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area. Operator pulled off label
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at handwash sink in bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at hand between prep and 3 compartment sinks.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor in bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash signs at hand sinks at restroom, kitchen and bar area. -Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks throughout establishment.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -Observed device on restroom door disconnect.
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.