MARTHABRAE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
2901 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954 260 6215
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Plantains (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter area, as per manager, for 30 minutes. Manager reheated plantains.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips operator could not locate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior side
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dried pigeon peas. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located by ice machine.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch left wrist while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 115F on prep table
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snapper filets 43F stored in bucket in stagnant water. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed green peppers stored over jerk sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Working containers of food(salt) removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain 109F-120F ( - Hot Holding) front counter hot holding unit over head heating element not turned on. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator reheated items.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler thermometer 60+F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior left side
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense (cornmeal)food.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on counter next to single serve items and microwave.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container the handle in contact with sugar
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter In-use utensil stored in standing water 85F
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler
Working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler reading 60+ degrees
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); beans (51F - Cold Holding); salt fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked half chicken (51F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (51F); marinated jerk 1/2 chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler over night. Not portion or prepare today ambient temperature of cooler 53F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); beans (51F - Cold Holding); salt fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked half chicken (51F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (51F); marinated jerk 1/2 chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler over night. Not portion or prepare today ambient temperature of cooler 53F.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler reading 60+ degrees
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior right side with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cornmeal container.operator removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located by ice machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 75F
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of hinge to go container on the floor in storage area. Operator elevated.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator elevated
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on traulsen reach in cooler
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm employee added chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (120F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then 3 hours employee placed in oven to reheat. Observed beef patties (124-129F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than three hours Employee placed in oven to reheat. Observed fried chicken (113-120F - Hot Holding); plantain (118-125F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then 3 hours. Employee placed items in oven to reheat.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located by ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not stored inverted or in a protected manner employee inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on traulsen reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on walk-in cooler floor
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Plantains (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter area, as per manager, for 30 minutes. Manager reheated plantains.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket tested at 200ppm. Manager corrected to 100ppm by adding water.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee food container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on back prep table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in use, in standing water.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce next to ready to eat food. Manager moved to another location.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter warmer- observed fried chicken wings and chicken breast 90-106 degrees F. Operator moved chicken wings and breast to oven for reheat.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in front of 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing.observed in storage room at 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen cook line prep table- observed employee cellphone on prep table. Employee removed cellphone.
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