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PAPAS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

1044 NW 10 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 754.312.5015

Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625613
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on shelf above chest freezer. Operator relocated.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed curry shrimp no date mark. Per operator, 24+hours since preparation.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between sink and wall.
Basic/10-17-4
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
The state's own report →
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken, cooked rice, cut melon. Per operator all 24-36 hours. No date marks anywhere.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Saltfish no date mark. Per operator Donna, made 25 hours prior. Operator provided date mark.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license current, but not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between triple sink and wall. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized and stored properly
Basic/10-17-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Basic/05-09-4
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with dishes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gravy, cut beef, etc. all no date mark. All 36+ hours per operator.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 113F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in customer restroom. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a purse in front counter hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen, utensils in standing water 81°F. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with buildup of accumulated food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the front reach in cooler, raw chicken was stored over cooked fish. The raw chicken was removed from the front cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint

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.