Valencias Restaurant

5801 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Valencias Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

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

Valencias Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Margate average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncommercial packed raw chicken over RTE deli meats in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized and stored items properly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

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 food borne illnesses and symptoms that would exclude employees from work. Provided big 6 hand out to operator.

11-07-5

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

16-46-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave at kitchen missing door Handle

14-11-5

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, tray of cooked pasta (46F - Cooling). Per manager cooling more than 6 hrs. Pasta in cooler from night before. See stop sale.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, tray of cooked pasta (46F - Cooling). Per manager cooling more than 6 hrs. Pasta in cooler from night before.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by ice machine. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave closest to new freezer has food debris buildup.

22-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of corn meal on dry storage shelf not labeled.

02D-01-5

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit less than 4 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed photocopies all employees training certification. No original certificate

53B-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside glass door freezer

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valencias Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valencias Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valencias Restaurant?

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

How does Valencias Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Margate?

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

Has Valencias Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Valencias Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Valencias Restaurant 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 Valencias Restaurant inspected?

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

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