Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes
Last inspected:
4395 N State Rd 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes has accumulated 164 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—more than 25% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear in nearly every recent inspection, with recurring citations for employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surface sanitation, and management awareness. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations involving blocked exit paths were documented in 2017, 2018, and early 2018. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026, resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a prior Warning Issued on January 28, 2026, which cited 15 violations including deficiencies in management awareness, cooking temperatures, employee health reporting, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 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
Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-08-19: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-10-05: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher be used as a door stop at the restroom
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· 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 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes last inspected?
- Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes?
- The most frequently cited violations at Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes had?
- Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes find?
- Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes ever been shut down?
- No, Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- Has Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Montego Bay Grille & Cafe in Lauderdale Lakes operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Montego Bay Jerk Center (2015-2016).
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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).
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