Tqla Station

5190 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Margate, FL 33063

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tqla Station four times, with records going back to 2023. Tqla Station was last inspected on Jul 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Margate sits at 80, putting Tqla Station on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cut lettuce in flip top cooler not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cookline soiled with grease

36-27-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged

36-32-5

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in freezer. Operator properly inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator ordered part during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand sink **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator **Warning**

11-07-5

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/ Margarito Renteria expired 4/14/2025 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bar and kitchen hand sinks **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cup used as scoop in sugar container **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above mop sink **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 stored on top of dry storage shelf. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection

05-08-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two glasses in bar employee wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed building up of debris by Cookline equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in floor at bar

36-24-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over wear washing area.

38-07-4

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tqla Station last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tqla Station on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tqla Station?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tqla Station.

How does Tqla Station compare to other restaurants in Margate?

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

Has Tqla Station's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tqla Station have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tqla Station 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 Tqla Station inspected?

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

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