Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
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1044 Nw 10 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311Papa's Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 44 violations across 11 inspections dating back to 2023, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 7 of the 11 inspections, making this the facility's most persistent compliance issue; approved food source violations were cited in 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. An administrative complaint was recommended following the September 27, 2023 inspection after a high-priority proper hand/arm washing violation was documented. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 identified 5 high-priority violations including employee health policy, time-as-control procedures, and approved food source standards, with the inspection completed and no further action taken.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 31, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Papas Jamaican Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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