License No. 1624521|Public Food Service Establishment|Broward County, FloridaInspected Sep 4, 2025
State of Florida Inspection Record

LA BARRITA RD

2147 N SR 7, MARGATE, FL 33063

LA BARRITA RD has a mixed inspection record — 10 violations in the past year, including 2 high-priority. Not alarming, but worth knowing before you order. The trailing-year record shows 10 violations, including 2 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.

Spotty
72.6
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against MARGATE

Scores higher than 55% of the 108 inspected restaurants in MARGATE on the trailing-year record.

72.6
Lowest scoreCity median · 69.9Highest score
Against Broward County

2 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — below the Broward County average of 2.6.

This kitchen2
County average2.6
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

5 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Routine - Food
Sep 4, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 2nd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 2nd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 4th time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Employee health
Repeat — 3rd time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
In-use utensil storage
Repeat — 2nd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Wiping cloths & linens
Repeat — 2nd time

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic
License current & displayed
Repeat — 3rd time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 02 — Food-Licensing Inspection
Jun 3, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Floors, walls & ceilings

Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.

Basic×2
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Oct 22, 2024
Disposition
Warning Issued
Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Thermometers

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Intermediate
Employee health
Repeat — 2nd time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Plumbing & backflow

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
License current & displayed
Repeat — 2nd time

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Feb 26, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommended
Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×2
Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate×2
Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Clean equipment storage

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.

Basic
License current & displayed

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Jul 27, 2023
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
In-use utensil storage

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Wiping cloths & linens

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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License on file
1624521
Inspected
Sep 4, 2025
Scoring
Trailing-year aggregate — How it works
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site
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