Ricuras Latinas
2519 N SR7, Margate, FL 33063 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622300
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection5 high priority (4 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 2 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)-37
- Administrative complaint on Jul 13, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score43
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 16, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Operator unable to renew license
- 1st follow-up visitAug 3, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed at callback inspection same.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
Observed at callback inspection same. Extension given until 60 day time limit from initial inspection.
More time given
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed at callback inspection same. Plastic bottled water on floor in prep area storage.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
In Dunkers reach in freezer in prep area, open raw beef above bagged ice and portioned raw beef above box of ice cream cones. Employee began to rearrange all items.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
In Dukers reach in cooler in prep area, open pack raw beef above unwashed tomatoes. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
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.
In kitchen Atosa reach in freezer, trays of portioned raw chicken above trays of portioned pork and beef. Employee rearranged trays to properly separate.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle multiple other utensils at cook and make line without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed procedures with employee and employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Evidence of removed hand sink (exposed/capped water and drain lines) beside three compartment sink in prep area.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training for food handlers expired January 2026.
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1) Container of sugar on front counter not labeled. 2) Bulk sugar and flour containers in dry storage not labeled.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Cooked pork in prep area Atosa reach in not covered.
Food stored on floor.
Plastic water bottles on floor in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Plastic cup in bulk rice co trainer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Hole in wall exposing pipes and joists in area beside triple sink.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee cell phone on prep station next to utensil containers.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.