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 dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3364013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383273
DBPR license1619292

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-17-6

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 chicken quarters over fish not commercially packaged in freezer chest located by rear kitchen door. Operator reversed products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (salt fish 119F – Hot Holding) front counter hot holding unit per operator less than 1 hour. Operator adjusted temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 200+. Operator diluted solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate16-37-1

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

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter next to flip top cooler. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator text picture **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 120F on top of stove

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.