MARS KITCHEN
7114 SOUTHGATE BLVD, North Lauderdale, FL, 33068
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (6)
- 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage stored in printed to go bags . Operator removed and placed in zip lock bags. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 50-17-3Critical
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since December 1st , 2025. Observed establishment open for business at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. In dry storage area case of water , case of bbq sauce and case of ketchup stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area case of water , case of bbq sauce and case of ketchup stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink raw chicken thawing in standing water at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator placed meat under cold running water.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink raw chicken thawing in standing water at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator placed meat under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils stored in hand washing sink . Operator removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler #2 not date marked . Per operator item was prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked 06-15 during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.