REGGAE ROOTS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
4370 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
Last inspected Apr 3, 2024 · 3 visits since January 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, pork (117F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 135°F for hot holding.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016019009 | Apr 12, 2016 | Aug 3, 2016 | $960 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, rice 56°F held on counter for approximately 2 hours then put back into chalk in cooler. cut cabbage (71F - Cold Holding) left on counter for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in for quick chil
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, pork (117F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 135°F for hot holding.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front counter, paper towel machine broken not dispensing towel.
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Front counter glass merchandiser juices - operator does not have information showing approved source. See Stop Sale
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish and chicken in non food grade bag in Frigidaire freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat peppers. Reviewed proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Front counter glass merchandiser juices - operator does not have information showing approved source. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: fried plantains (117 F) on unit under no temperature control. Outside temperature less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 197F. Prep table next to microwave rice and beans (80F) on unit under no temperature control less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 189F. Prep table, rice and beans (80F) on unit no temperature control less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 185F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind white cooler next to walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all shelving and steam table in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or reach-in freezer.
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