Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes

Last inspected:

2484 North State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
Overview

Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes operated under persistent compliance challenges documented across 25 inspections from 2022 through January 2026, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 10 of the last 12 inspections, including high-priority citations for failure to report employee illness and violations of employee health policy, constituting a systematic and recurring management failure. High-priority violations for improper hand washing, food contact surface sanitation, shell stock handling, food temperature control, and food source approval were also documented repeatedly across the record. The facility received four disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 for inaccessible portable fire extinguishers. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 cited 15 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and consumer advisory failures, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation—the same enforcement recommendation issued at nine of the last ten inspections.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
143Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$2,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $2,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026020171 $600.00 Jan 26, 2026 Miami (Doral)
2--2025069710 $600.00 Aug 20, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2025031190 $400.00 Mar 3, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2023046081 $400.00 Aug 10, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2022004567 $200.00 Dec 20, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. The fire extinguisher is stored at the mop sink and on the single service storage shelf

— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Not hanging, on bottom shelf in dry storage area

Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes last inspected?
Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes?
The most frequently cited violations at Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes are: Employee health reporting, Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes had?
Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes find?
Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes ever been shut down?
No, Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
How much has Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes been fined?
Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderdale Lakes operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Miami Subs (2015-2015).

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