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THE DUTCHPOT JAMAICAN RESTUARANT

7301 WEST PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3716966
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755459
DBPR license1624164

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03B-01-6

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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate22-02-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

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**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

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**

Warning
#11Intermediate03F-10-5

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**

Warning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several water bottles and other trash on ground next to dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer with rusted shelves. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.