Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation
Last inspected:
1923 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33322Donna's Caribeans Restaurant in Plantation has accumulated 198 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Fire inspections documented two citations for missing portable fire extinguishers in 2019 and 2021. Employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and single-use item violations are the most frequently cited issues. Recent enforcement activity has intensified, with the facility receiving back-to-back inspections in November 2024 and again in early December 2025, indicating active compliance monitoring.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6
violations / inspection
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
Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026007658 | $600.00 | Dec 3, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025078707 | $200.00 | Sep 19, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022045752 | $400.00 | Aug 4, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022002914 | $400.00 | Dec 9, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Found next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
— 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.
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.
Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 7 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation last inspected?
- Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation had?
- Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation find?
- Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation ever been shut down?
- No, Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation been fined?
- Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant in Plantation operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Donna's Caribeans Restaurant (2019-2021).
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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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