Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MONTEGO BAY GRILLE & CAFE

4395 N STATE RD 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33319

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3581519
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10780567
DBPR license1619292

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (47-51F – Cooling) per employee prepared yesterday held in cooler overnight. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. season raw stew chicken (44-45F – Cold Holding) per employee prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Not portion or prep today Observed cooked pork (47-51F – Cooling) per employee prepared yesterday held in cooler overnight.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler season raw stew chicken (44-45F – Cold Holding) per employee prepared yesterday and held in cooler overnight. Not portion or prep today.See stop sales.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator remade solution rechecked 100 Ppm

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (47-51F – Cooling) in deep cover container.

#11Intermediate16-37-1

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

Basic 5

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line cook line shelves

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024 Operator provided updated license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen employee placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food(salt)removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.