MARTHABRAE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
2145 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (80F - Hot Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Food left out overnight. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063827 | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023038520 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2020045974 | Aug 13, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef kidney stored over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw meat to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed oxtail gravy cold held at 48F in walk in cooler. Per operator, gravy cooked and placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed since. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed oxtail gravy cold held at 48F in walk in cooler. Per operator, gravy cooked and placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed since. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with garbage container. Operator relocate garbage container.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored inside handwashing sink at prep station. Operator removed containers from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 1 C02 tank in prep area not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with food item stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed slices cake on front counter with no minimal label.
Standing water in bottom of true reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); snapper fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in door kept open, upon arrival. Operator closed door properly and moved foods to cool down in the freezer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 bottles not secured next to soda machine in dining area
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); snapper fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in door kept open, upon arrival. Operator closed door properly and moved foods to cool down in the freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot table; plantains (127F - Hot Holding). Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen hand wash station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand wash sink behind front counter
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind front counter. Operator placed soap
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 bottles not secured next to soda machine in dining area
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. fried plantains (98F - Hot Holding) on hot well behind front line. Observed plantains stacked on a shallow container not deeply seated in hotwell. Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F°
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks in front dining area unsecured
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in dining area and above food line accumulated with dust
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fruit bowl and yogurt not segregated inside single door glass front cooler. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Bucket container of raw beef on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Juices bottled by Donna's lacking date of package
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket on front line (Chlorine 200ppm) too strong. Operator remade to proper 100ppm
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (80F - Hot Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Food left out overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door true refrigerator (left); cut cabbage (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed unit not closing properly. Operator moved everything to WIF for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (80F - Hot Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Food left out overnight. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee denim jacket and purse stored on shelving with food items behind front counter. Operator removed
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance and food debris on shelving in walk in cooler
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 Compartment sink Employee removed garbage can
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of drinking water. Employee removed item
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of food prep table Employee removed item
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.