STARLIGHT LOUNGE & RESTAURANT

Name: STARLIGHT LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
Address: 5245 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, MARGATE, FL, 33063, US
Rating: 85

5245 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, MARGATE, FL 33063

License #1625440

85 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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STARLIGHT LOUNGE & RESTAURANT in MARGATE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.

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[08A-20-5] 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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1. License expired 12-01-25
[16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Prep area by reach in freezer. 2. Kitchen area by spice wall.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Prep area 2. Kitchen
[06-01-5] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.

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