PEOPLES JAMAICAN RESTAURANTS
958 SW 81 AVE, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 954-247-9693
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
APR 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023059858 | Oct 13, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2018019345 | Mar 9, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside, then proceed to cook line, without washing hands first. After instructed, employee washed hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used three compartment sink to wash hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles open and in disrepair above cook line.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaning equipment storage rack, clean pots and pan stored on soiled shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 4 open bottles of water on two prep tables in cook line. Employee removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from beverage from bottle in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of walk in cooler in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler soiled with raw animal blood.
Food stored on floor. 3 boxes of cooking oil below stove in cook line. Employee removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on ceiling tile in front of hood filters in cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 7 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on prep table in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Kitchen area-Over prep table, next to blenders. Employee removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open soda bottle in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed from cooler.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw kidney stored over ready to eat pasta in reach in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - at preparation area,raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding). Person in charge operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Employee placed chicken to be fried. - in walk-in cooler, pumpkin stew (57F - Cold Holding); white rice (52F - Cold Holding); vegetable chunks (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - at preparation area,raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding). Person in charge operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Employee placed chicken to be fried. - in walk-in cooler, pumpkin stew (57F - Cold Holding); white rice (52F - Cold Holding); vegetable chunks (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cream cheese opened 3/29/25 not date marked. Person in charge date marked cream cheese.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to steam table used to hold sanitizer bucket and soiled wet wiping cloth.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle not stored above shredded vegetables in flip top cooler across from cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed goat thawed in standing water at three compartment sink. Person in charge educated on proper thawing methods.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flour,peas,corn meal containers with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dried peas
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on table next to rice cookers. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil stored on floor at cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperatures 106F on stove
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged observed raw shrimp over cooked pasta in beverage air cooler. Operator inverted
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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. 1 employee no food handler/ CFM training. Email form to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dried beans. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on make table cutting board. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in door soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed goal siting out at room temperature by three compartment sink.
Oct 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - milk (45F); cut cabbage (45-46F); cooked rice (45-46F); raw chicken (45F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items portioned or prepared today. Operator immediately moved raw chicken to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - milk (45F); cut cabbage (45-46F); cooked rice (45-46F); raw chicken (45F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items portioned or prepared today. Operator immediately moved raw chicken to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of tall white reach in freezer
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Smoker in back outside of restaurant. Per operator it is not being used.
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 1 propane tank hooked up to steam table. Inspector will email inspection report to Fire Marshall.
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked rice and milk - walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - milk (45F); cut cabbage (45-46F); cooked rice (45-46F); raw chicken (45F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items portioned or prepared today. Operator immediately moved raw chicken to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - milk (45F); cut cabbage (45-46F); cooked rice (45-46F); raw chicken (45F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items portioned or prepared today. Operator immediately moved raw chicken to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By triple sink - blocked by ladders. Operator removed.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of tall white reach in freezer
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Smoker in back outside of restaurant. Per operator it is not being used.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of spices, rice and beans.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gas powered pressure washer stored next to water heater. Inspector will email inspection report to Fire Marshall.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 1 propane tank hooked up to steam table. Inspector will email inspection report to Fire Marshall.
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.