Souse Express

1388 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063

Other

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Souse Express has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Margate average 80, so Souse Express is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves contain slight rust

14-33-4

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water pump not working at full strength.

27-19-4

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

16-37-1

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

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Souse Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Souse Express on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Souse Express?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Souse Express.

How does Souse Express compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Souse Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Souse Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Souse Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Souse Express 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 Souse Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Souse Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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