Pinky's Tacos

7120 Southgate Blvd, Margate, FL 33068

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pinky's Tacos five times, with records going back to 2022. Pinky's Tacos was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Margate average 80, so Pinky's Tacos is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife and grill scrubber in hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottle of vegetable oil on floor under flat top grill.

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil on cookline. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Sep 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line-beef tacos (109F - Hot Holding) , per employee food hot holding less than two hours. operator placed on stove to reheat at 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 bottles of cooking oil, one bottle of water. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinky's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinky's Tacos on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pinky's Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pinky's Tacos.

How does Pinky's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Pinky's Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Pinky's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinky's Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pinky's Tacos 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 Pinky's Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pinky's Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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