Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

THE DUTCH POT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

19695 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-15-5

Detail 24305361

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Main kitchen area: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator prepared new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24305360

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in the kitchen: can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-15-5

Detail 24036466

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) at the cookline, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24036469

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed patty warmer shelves with accumulated grease at he front counter. Observed can opener blade soiled in the kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 24036465

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24036467

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on warmers in the kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 24036468

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs in standing water at the front counter. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-11-5

Detail 23595523

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over bottle drinks in the walk in freezer.

22-20-5

Detail 23595522

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-22-4

Detail 23595526

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23595524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fancovers in the walk in cooler with dust.

29-49-6

Detail 23595525

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to drive thru window.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 23205414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (132F - Hot Holding); boiled bananas (112F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding box for 2 hours, as per operator. Items were reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23205412

Intermediate - 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. Observed new employee named Joseph and James hired 2 weeks ago with no knowledge of their responsibilities. Operator signed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23205411

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon in standing water by the rice maker. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23205413

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22838377

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. heated cabinet #1: cooked bananas (119F - Hot Holding); heated cabinet #3: cooked ackee (128F - Hot Holding); As per operator cooked 1 hour before the inspection Operator reheated the food: cooked bananas (176F - Reheating); heated cabinet #3: cooked ackee (168F - Reheating); Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22838378

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22838376

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Rack by the dry storage area: bus tubs wet- nesting. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 22838375

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed establishment using a wooden spoon the finished not smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, and scratching.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22613422

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding box 1: sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding/ 189F Reheated); white rice (114F - Hot Holding/175F Reheating); rice and peas (128F - Hot Holding/170F Reheated), cooked 2 hours before inspection, as per operator. Operator reheated food items to the appropriate temperature. Observed fried fish (127F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding box, operator discarded food items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hot holding box 2: white rice (112F - Hot Holding); rice and peas (107F - Hot Holding). Operator placed inside the oven to reheat.As per operator, place in the cabinet 1 hour before the inspection Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per operator, placed inside the steam table 1 hour before the inspection. Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 22613420

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in the bathroom with hot water of 75F, ran the water for 2 minutes. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hand washing sink in the bathroom with hot water of 76F, ran the water for 2 minutes. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22613421

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at the all hot holding box in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed gaskets in poor repair at the all hot holding box in the kitchen. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22613419

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed old labels stuck to metal food containers after cleaning. operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed old labels stuck to metal food containers after cleaning. operator removed. *Corrected On-Site Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 22610738

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed curry chicken (56F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Discussed the correct procedures on how to cool properly and provided handout.

08A-20-5

Detail 22610736

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over whole cheese in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22610745

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed curry chicken (56F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Discussed the correct procedures on how to cool properly and provided handout.

03B-01-6

Detail 22610739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding box 1: sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding/ 189F Reheated); white rice (114F - Hot Holding/175F Reheating); rice and peas (128F - Hot Holding/170F Reheated), cooked 2 hours before inspection, as per operator. Operator reheated food items to the appropriate temperature. Observed fried fish (127F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding box, operator discarded food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22610741

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 22610731

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the back handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22610735

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in the bathroom with hot water of 75F, ran the water for 2 minutes.

14-01-5

Detail 22610744

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside the sugar and seasoning container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 22610737

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 2 spatulas in between the wall and prep sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22610742

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard engaging in food preparation. Operator put new beard guard on. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22610746

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at the all hot holding box in the kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 22610734

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the lobby reach in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 22610740

Basic - Observed old labels stuck to metal food containers after cleaning. operator removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22610732

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by the drive thru window. Operator cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22610743

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside the janitor room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 22610733

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) on the kitchen line prep table. Inspector discussed the correct concentration strength with the operator. Observed the operator prepare new solution for the Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

11-07-5

Detail 21350775

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Handout was provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed 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. Handout was provided. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21350780

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled. Observed stove, deep fryers are soiled with accumulation of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed cutting boards are soiled. Observed stove, deep fryers are soiled with accumulation of grease Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 21350773

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed kitchen handwash sink not accessible for employees use at all times blocked by bucket and garbage. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 21350771

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed handwash sink used to wash hands. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21350772

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21350778

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed exterior door has a gap in the kitchen. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21350783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen and dining room floors, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed Kitchen and dining room floors, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21350781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21350777

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under prep table are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed shelves under prep table are soiled. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21350779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 21350776

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21350782

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour and water in a container not covered, multiple food on the steam tables at the front counter, in the hot holding units and in the kitchen steam units are uncovered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed multiple food on steam tables and in the kitchen steam units are uncovered. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21350774

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At time of time call back inspection observed wall throughout the kitchen areas are soiled. Time Extended

Sep 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 21

03D-01-5

Detail 21346173

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed 4 pans of bake macaroni on top of hot holding units in the kitchen at 118F. All food cooked at 12:00pm. Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 21346187

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21346180

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 21346179

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21346186

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded food. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21346188

Intermediate - 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. Handout was provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21346182

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled. Observed stove, deep fryers are soiled with accumulation of grease. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21346170

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21346185

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21346176

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21346178

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21346177

Basic - Kitchen and dining room floors, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21346181

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21346172

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21346174

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under prep table are soiled. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21346184

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21346171

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21346168

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21346175

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour and water in a container not covered, multiple food on the steam tables at the front counter, in the hot holding units and in the kitchen steam units are uncovered. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21346169

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21346183

Basic - Working containers of cooking oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-10-4

Detail 21340255

Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Ownership Verified. At 1:43pm entry of the establishment to complete a call back inspection at Inspector Stubbs, knocked on at the front counter door, and showed I.D. to all employees (who is AWARE of State Of Florida Inspector), all staff at the front counter shouted "DON'T OPEN THE DOOR FOR HER". Inspector knocked on the door 3 more times, and all employees still refused to open the door. Inspector called the General Manager at or about 2:15pm, General Manager was called, and Inspector was allowed entry at that time. Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 21340256

Basic - Dining room floor and kitchen floors are soiled/has accumulation of debris.

35B-01-4

Detail 21340253

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21340254

Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-17-4

Detail 21296530

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employees washed hands for less than 15 seconds. Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 21296534

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 450 assorted juices, and one fruit cake being sold, and operator was not able to provide an invoice for the cake. Invoice for the drinks C and K Homemade Juice's LLC was provided Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21296529

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed container of employee food and beverages stored on top shelf over uncovered carrots. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21296533

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21296528

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a missing tile in the kitchen across from the three compartment sink. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21296531

Basic - In-use tong in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of cole slaw within a closed container, at the front counter. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21296532

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 20776281

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

08B-37-4

Detail 20776283

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed frozen assorted ice cream in a reach in cooler in the dining room, not secured.

14-69-4

Detail 20776280

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 20776282

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of seasoning and salt within a closed container. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20776279

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 20415693

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 front counter and kitchen employees serving food, and fingers in contact with food. Employees put on gloves no hand wash. All employees washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20415696

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 bbq chicken at 122°F-123°F, Fried snapper 117°F in the hot box. Employees reheated all foods to 181°F. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20415686

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elroy Reid, and Charles Higgins. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20415690

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. Employees Alwyn Deer, Worren Rochester, Larae Morris, Almarien Henry, Carlene Campbell did not provide proof of employee training certificates. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20415685

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of blender and pot has food debris, preparation table/shelves has dust and old food debris. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20415691

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20415692

Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20415687

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20415688

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pot has old food debris. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 20415697

Basic - Old food stuck to clean pans, pots, and pot lids. Observed on a shelf under preparation table. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20415694

Basic - Pans used to store cooked food not properly air-dried - wet nesting, sitting on top of shelf above three compartment sink. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20415689

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20415695

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour not labeled. Warning