Amf Margate Lanes
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Amf Margate Lanes has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Margate restaurant scores 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini flip top,cooler cutting board soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Observed at callback same. Operator removed cutting board **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler cutting boards contain heavy cut marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit over night. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit over night. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flying insects in bar area by beer taps and by soda gun. Operator began killing insects and cleaning the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini flip top,cooler cutting board soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification Nicole Parente **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with food debris throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in storage room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler cutting boards contain heavy cut marks **Warning**
14-09-4
45
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mini Cutting board soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler contains heavy cut marks **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermomter provided for flip top coolers
05-09-4
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler next to cookline ; cheese (43-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item in cooler less than four hours. Observed cheese above fill line in flip top cooler. Operator removed top layer of cheese and put access cheese in other cooler to properly cold hold **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cup,used for scoop in salt container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler by cookline
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front flip top cooler hood broken.
14-11-5
74
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live flying insects landing on wall in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of slime buildup in soda nozzle in bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Water at handwash sinks and 3 compartment sink temps at 92 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-24-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Observed no hot water at handwash sinks in restrooms. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Observed standing water in handwash sink and 3 compartment sink drain very slow. **Warning**
29-20-5
52
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects at 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used to stored wet wiping cloth.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed employee training certification expired on 9/23/2021
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amf Margate Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amf Margate Lanes on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amf Margate Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amf Margate Lanes.
How does Amf Margate Lanes compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Amf Margate Lanes most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Amf Margate Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amf Margate Lanes have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amf Margate Lanes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Amf Margate Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amf Margate Lanes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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