Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

REGGAE ROOTS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

4370 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Apr 3, 2024
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 22775187

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22775185

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22775186

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22775184

Intermediate - 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.

05-06-4

Detail 22775188

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

01A-05-4

Detail 22574101

High Priority - 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 Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22574103

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish and chicken in non food grade bag in Frigidaire freezer Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22574106

High Priority - 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. Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 22574108

High Priority - 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 Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22574104

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22574109

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22574105

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind white cooler next to walk-in cooler. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22574107

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all shelving and steam table in kitchen area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22574102

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or reach-in freezer. Warning

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-05-4

Detail 21963936

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

38-07-4

Detail 21963937

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in storage room.

08B-38-4

Detail 21963938

Basic - Plastic water bottles stored on floor. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-13-5

Detail 21353706

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Shell eggs stored over bread in reach in cooler. Eggs moved to Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21353708

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser at front counter jammed. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21353710

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21353711

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes with vegetables in walk in cooler. Boxes moved to shelves and properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21353709

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 21353707

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface, hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

May 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

38-01-4

Detail 21086887

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair by back storage area.