THE DUTCH POT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
2484 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33313
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (12)
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed in hot box plantains (94F - Hot Holding), Mac and cheese (114F - Hot Holding. Per operator items were cooked and placed inside hot box approximately 2 hours before start of inspection. Employee reheated items to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 41-27-4CriticalCorrected on site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm). Operator diluted solution. Changed to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-45-4CriticalCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed employee wash and rinse pans and did not sanitize. Employees took items and sanitized properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01A-05-4Critical
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -Observed 16 containers of cooked pepper shrimp- operator not able to provide invoice to verify source - **see stop sale**
High Priority
- 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 dough in thank you to go bags under prep table. Employee placed dough in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-04-5Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -Observed 16 containers of cooked pepper shrimp- operator not able to provide invoice to verify source - **see stop sale**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fish sauce (45F - cold holding at room temperature ); cooked peppers and onions (57F - Cold Holding at room temperature). As per manager items were pulled out approximately 2.5 hours before inspection. Employee placed on burner to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed approximately 10 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager present.
Intermediate
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish sauce and cooked peppers and onions thawing at room temperature. Employees placed on burner to reheat. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 11-03-5Repeat
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4Corrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed can opener soiled with mold like substance. Employee washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in use utensils in 85F water. Employee placed on burner. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.