Starlight Lounge & Restaurant

5245 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Margate, FL 33063

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Starlight Lounge & Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Margate restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Reach in cooler raw chicken over raw fish. **Warning**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1. License expired 12-01-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Prep reach in cooler raw fish over ready to each cheese and tortillas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Kitchen hand washing sink paper towel dispenser. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1.) M.Cadet no food handlers certification **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Prep area hand washing sink used to store container of wiping cloths in a solution. **Warning**

31A-11-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust. 1. In kitchen by countertop fryer. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Prep area 2. Kitchen **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1. Prep area; containers stored on top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Cooked chicken wings thawing on counter of prep table, Under no temperature control. **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Prep area by reach in freezer. 2. Kitchen area by spice wall. **Warning**

36-27-5

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired dec 1 2023. Operator payed for renewal day of inspection confirmation number 247746005 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat bread.operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Stand up stainless cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up stainless cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area. Operator pulled off label **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in kitchen broken

36-03-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starlight Lounge & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starlight Lounge & Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starlight Lounge & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starlight Lounge & Restaurant.

How does Starlight Lounge & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Starlight Lounge & Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.

Has Starlight Lounge & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Starlight Lounge & Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Starlight Lounge & Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Starlight Lounge & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starlight Lounge & Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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