Teriyaki Express
5501 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623827
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In front counter M3 reach in cooler, raw salmon and tuna above premade salads in bento boxes. Manager removed items to back cooler .
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Employee used front counter hand sink to rinse out wiping cloth.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Rice scoop in standing water (77°F) by cookline. Manager dumped water and replaced with dry container and new scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Front counter sanitizer bucket also contains soap. Manager remade as plain sanitizer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets on 4 drawer cooler at cookline soiled with mold like buildup.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.