MONTEGO BAY GRILLE & CAFE
4395 N STATE RD 7 · LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County · FL 33319
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High 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
01B-02-5High 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.
03A-02-5High 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.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator remade solution rechecked 100 Ppm
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – 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.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Basic 5
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line cook line shelves
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024 Operator provided updated license. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen employee placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food(salt)removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.