TQLA STATION
5190 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Margate FL 33063
Last inspected Jul 23, 2025 · 4 visits since June 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 shrimp in reach in freezer. Operator properly inverted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019030864 | May 24, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | $1,000 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged
Stored food not covered. Container of cut lettuce in flip top cooler not covered. Operator covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cookline soiled with grease
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease
May 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 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 shrimp in reach in freezer. Operator properly inverted
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator ordered part during inspection
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
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/ Margarito Renteria expired 4/14/2025
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bar and kitchen hand sinks
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cup used as scoop in sugar container
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above mop sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in freezer. Operator removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 stored on top of dry storage shelf. Operator removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two glasses in bar employee wash sink. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed building up of debris by Cookline equipment
Hole in floor at bar
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over wear washing area.
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.