Lauderhill, Broward County

THE DUTCHPOT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

7468 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill, FL 33319

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
May 27, 2026
City
Lauderhill
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 24595885

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at front counter, Bun and cheese on Time and temperature control missing time stamp. Per manager item was out for approximately less than 3 hours. Manager time stamped 12:00pm during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24595886

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Food warmer next to fryer - observed beef patties (129F - Hot Holding). Per operator item was held in unit less than 4 hours ago . Operator reheated to 165F during the inspection. 2. Front steam table - cooked fish (99F - Hot Holding). Per operator items was held in unit less than four hours ago . Operator reheated item to 183F during the inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-13-4

Detail 24061119

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At front counter, employee handling cash transactions and then proceeding to touch clean plates, utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.

Aug 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 23945052

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, Jerk pork use by 8/7 still in walk in cooler 80 lbs. operator discarded. See stop saleCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23945049

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, Jerk pork use by 8/7 still in walk in cooler 80 lbs. operator discarded.

24-08-4

Detail 23945050

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By three compartment sink, containers wet nesting. Operator moved containers to properly dry. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 23945048

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table on cook line, standing water with utensils 89°F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23945051

Basic - Stored food not covered. By back door, boxes of bananas stored not covered from contamination. Operator covered with plastic bags. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23875572

High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects flying around in dry storage area. Did not observe any live flying insects landing on any food contact surfaces. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23875573

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in Cooler -Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and Cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Per Manager, walk in cooler door was left open Less than 4 hours ago . Manager moved to walk in freezer to quick chill . Observed ice build up behind cooling unit in walk in cooler . Foods not prepared or portioned today. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23875577

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to manager Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23875575

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cheese sandwich using 4 hours hold time without written plan at front counter. Emailed written plan to operator. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23875576

Basic - Ice buildup behind cooling unit ( fan) inside walk in cooler. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23875571

Basic - In kitchen Green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23875578

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to Manager . Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23875570

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster to the outside of the restaurant left uncovered . Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23875574

Basic - Stored food not covered. At dry storage ,rice bin uncovered . Operator covered rice bin . Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

05-09-4

Detail 23666956

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: At time of callback inspection not still observed. Time Extended

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 23665226

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (114F - Hot Holding); jerk pork (112F - Hot Holding) plantain (109-115F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. fried chicken (109-132F - Hot Holding) under heating unit at front counter per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours Operator reheated items in oven. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23665229

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

31B-02-4

Detail 23665223

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23665228

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23665224

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top front counter. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23665227

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23665225

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 0 Ppm Operator added chlorine recheck 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 22968091

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22968090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22968089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Jul 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 8

03D-01-5

Detail 22967382

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (53-58F - Cooling) in deep covered pans. Per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22967376

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over jerky sauce in walk-in freezer not all commercially packaged . Operator placed jerk sauce on different shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22967383

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (53-58F - Cooling) in deep covered pans. Per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22967378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler salad (55-57F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed salad pans in walk-in cooler to chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22967377

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit . Observed fried fish (90-108F - Hot Holding); in hot holding unit per operator less than four hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165 Rechecked fried fish 168F Observed in Hot holding unit sauce (93-109F - Hot Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165 rechecked 170F. Observed macaroni and cheese (127F - Hot Holding)rechecked 165F ; fried chicken (111-121F - Hot Holding) rechecked 169F; jerk pork (110-118F - Hot Holding)rechecked 168F; vegetable (115-125F - Hot Holding) rechecked 180F At front counter sitting under heating unit. Per operator held less than four hours operator placed items to be reheated to 165F Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22967380

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22967379

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler at front counter. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22967381

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Oct 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-01-5

Detail 22372612

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.front counter cold holding unit- observed handle of tongs touching coleslaw.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 22328015

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over oxtail not all commercially packaged. Operator placed lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22328014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (115F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit per operator held less than one hour. Operator increased temperature. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22328016

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 200+ Ppm operator made new solution rechecked

14-01-5

Detail 22328019

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle dispensing salt. Operator voluntary discarded scoop. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22328018

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-01-5

Detail 22328017

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with salt and sugar. Operator removed scoop to have clean and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22088923

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored next to cooked beans Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22088925

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 22088924

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22088921

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee emptied, clean and sanitize ice machine Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22088922

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Jul 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 21175584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (1) Observed Oxtails 125°-130°F and Curry goat 130°F-134°F, was prepared less then 4 hours ago. Per operator employee turned hot box temperature down because pans were too hot. Cook immediately reheated items to 160°F-169°F. (2) observed Jamaican beef patties in front counter display case hot holding 120°F-125°F. Items were hot holding for 4 hours. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21175583

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution 200 ppm at front counter. Operator remade Chlorine solution 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21175585

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 20748779

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown stew chicken (124°F) and jerk pork 107°F in hot holding unit. Operator turned up heat. Corrective Action Taken

12B-02-4

Detail 20748775

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking hot food in kitchen area. Employee was stopped by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20748776

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bust pans with seasoned chicken and pork on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 20748780

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. 1)Observed scoop handle touching sugar in container in dry storage storage area. 2) Observed scoop hand touching ice in ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20748781

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored in tropical flavor reach in freezer by service area. Observed employee beverage stored about prepped food in wall in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20748777

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seasoned chicken and pork thawing at room temperature. Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20748778

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in clear container not labeled in shelf in dry storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 20614269

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Main kitchen walk-in cooler- observed jerk chicken, jerk pork, brown stew chicken temperature ranges 80-83°F. Operator stated all items been in cooler since 1:00a.m.. See Stop Sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 20614264

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed jerk chicken (52°F); jerk pork (50°F); curry chicken (50°F); brown stew chicken (50°F); marinated chicken (50°F); peas (50°F); butter (50°F); macaroni and cheese (50°F); cooked shrimp (52°F). Cooler ambient air 52°F. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Main kitchen walk-in cooler- observed jerk chicken, jerk pork, brown stew chicken temperature ranges 80-83°F. Operator stated all items been in cooler since 1:00a.m.. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20614266

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed jerk chicken (52°F); jerk pork (50°F); curry chicken (50°F); brown stew chicken (50°F); marinated chicken (50°F); peas (50°F); butter (50°F); macaroni and cheese (50°F); cooked shrimp (52°F). Cooler ambient air 52°F. All items were dated October 21st-23rd 2021. All items in the unit and never moved.

04-02-4

Detail 20614267

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Equipment in poor repair. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed cooler ambient air temperature 52°F. Establishment has no other cooler inside establishment. All TCS Foods temperature ranges 50-83°F. All items were dated October 21st-23rd 2021. All items in the unit and never moved. Establishment only has 1 cold holding unit (Walk-in Cooler)and ambient temperature is 52°F.

12B-02-4

Detail 20614268

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink-observed employee container of food on prep table. Employee removed container of food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20614263

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed cooler ambient air temperature 52°F. Establishment has no other cooler inside establishment. All TCS Foods temperature ranges 50-83°F. All items were dated October 21st-23rd 2021. All items have been in the unit and never moved per operator.

08B-38-4

Detail 20614265

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen walk-in cooler- observed bag of raw cabbage on the floor. Operator removed cabbage from the floor. Corrected On-Site