Spankys Cheesesteak Factory
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Spankys Cheesesteak Factory stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Margate restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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/ Eva Sassi - 6/19/20 Jean Cenecharles - 6/19/20 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with a pink chemical substance at triple sink unlabeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Thick layer of ice on every shelf inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by dining room next to coffee machine. Operator remade to 350ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open steak over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in chest freezer. Operator properly seperated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat relish in left flip top cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for ham burgers offered medium. Operator printed out consumer advisor and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of back ice bin contains mold like substance. Operator began cleaning ice bin **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep shelf with sellable foods. Employee removed phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on left flip top cooler. Operator discarded wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dry storage shelves contain rust
14-17-4
55
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans of with tomato ketchup in storage area. Operator informed and a stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator relocate cellular phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee half full bottle with drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator relocate water to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed spoon with handle stored in sauce container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
86
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed corn beef (44F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items place in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to place ice pack on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spankys Cheesesteak Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spankys Cheesesteak Factory on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spankys Cheesesteak Factory?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spankys Cheesesteak Factory.
How does Spankys Cheesesteak Factory compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Spankys Cheesesteak Factory most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Spankys Cheesesteak Factory's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spankys Cheesesteak Factory have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Spankys Cheesesteak Factory 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 Spankys Cheesesteak Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spankys Cheesesteak Factory is inspected around three times per year on average.
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