MARTHABRAE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
4740 NORTH POWERLINE RD, Deerfield Beach FL 33073 · 9542606215
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JAN 25
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired less than sixty days
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023044019 | Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink block by big trash can, cook moved trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by three compartment sink
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on cook line, employee removed phone
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by trash can in prep room. Manager moved
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling panel in kitchen where pipes go into ceiling
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times., garbage can in front of handwashing sink in prep room. Cook moved garbage can.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer was not presented at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.. Ceiling vents in preparation room with heavy amounts of dust and grease.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.. Person in gaged in food preparation was not wearing a hair restraint. Person put on hair restraints
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.. Containers with sugar and flour not labeled.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Some boxes and garbage pickup units were in front of handwashing sink in back prep room by the three compartment sink. Chef cleared area
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No food thermometer could be found at time of inspection
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); ox tail (48F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to walk in freezer and left door ajar to cool walk in cooler and called for maintenance
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water near customer food in walk in cooler. Manager discarded bottle of water
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired less than sixty days
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at prep room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at front counter hand wash sink
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at triple sink. Employee washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. No sanitizer in sanitzer compartment. Discussed with operator, operator set up triple sink at 50ppm. Instructed operator to sanitize wares
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at self service drink station soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink at ware washing/prep area. Operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for triple sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Linda Gordon 12-12-19 only CFM for establishment. 4+ employees engaged in food handling
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at warewashing/prep area hand wash sink, operator provided
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer shelves/floor soiled
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.