Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill

Last inspected:

7468 W Commercial Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33319
Overview

Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill has accumulated 149 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for insufficient food cold holding. State records document 1 disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Top recurring violations include employee health reporting failures (17 citations), improper hand and arm washing (12 citations), and unapproved food sources (10 citations). Recent pattern shows repeated callbacks and warning issuances in 2024 and 2025, with inspectors documenting high-priority violations in five of the last six inspections.

Most recent closure: October 26, 2021 for insufficient food cold holding.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
149Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill
DateReasonReopened
Insufficient food cold holding 13:04:00

Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2021050544 $400.00 Oct 26, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 6 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill last inspected?
Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill last shut down?
Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill was last shut down on October 26, 2021 for insufficient food cold holding. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill?
The most frequently cited violations at Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill had?
Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill find?
Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill was most recently inspected on September 24, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill ever been shut down?
Yes, Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill been fined?
Dutchpot Jamaican Restaurant in Lauderhill has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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