THE DUTCHPOT JAMAICAN RESTUARANT
7301 WEST PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (12)
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box with opposite stoves, Cooked Plantains (86F - Hot Holding); Cooked Fish (90F - Hot Holding), per operator, foods prepared and stored in hot box for approximately 1.5 hours. Foods were taken out of hot box to be reheated in oven. In steam table in kitchen, Oxtail (128 F - Hot Holding); per operator, foods prepared stored for approximately 1 hour. Food moved to oven to be reheated .
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box with opposite stoves, Cooked Plantains (86F - Hot Holding); Cooked Fish (90F - Hot Holding), per operator, foods prepared and stored in hot box for approximately 1.5 hours. Foods were taken out of hot box to be reheated in oven. In steam table in kitchen, Oxtail (128 F - Hot Holding); per operator, foods prepared stored for approximately 1 hour. Food moved to oven to be reheated . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 50-09-4Repeat
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees' water bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Bottles were removed from prep table.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees' water bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Bottles were removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 33-19-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several water bottles and other trash on ground next to dumpster.
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several water bottles and other trash on ground next to dumpster. **Warning**
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer with rusted shelves.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer with rusted shelves. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4Corrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored on prep table in kitchen with deep grooves. Cutting boards were discarded.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored on prep table in kitchen with deep grooves. Cutting boards were discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed knife in handwashing sink in kitchen. Educated employee on using handwashing sink for handwashing only.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed knife in handwashing sink in kitchen. Educated employee on using handwashing sink for handwashing only. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 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/ No certified food manager present with 10 employees at time of inspection. Person in charge today, Nicole Bennett.
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/ No certified food manager present with 10 employees at time of inspection. Person in charge today, Nicole Bennett. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 03F-10-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time as a public health control for cheese sandwiches on front counter without a written plan. Provided Time as a public health control from to supervisor in charge.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using time as a public health control for cheese sandwiches on front counter without a written plan. Provided Time as a public health control from to supervisor in charge. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored in bin of rice in dry storage room. Cup was removed from food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored in bin of rice in dry storage room. Cup was removed from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored next to handwashing sink in kitchen not labeled. Bottle was labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored next to handwashing sink in kitchen not labeled. Bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 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.