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PAPAS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

Based on 7 health inspections, PAPAS JAMAICAN RESTAURANT in FORT LAUDERDALE has earned a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1044 NW 10 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE 33311

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462258

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between sink and wall.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on shelf above chest freezer. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10925795

  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885647

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license current, but not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - 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
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8759056

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with dishes. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8628222

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in customer restroom. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511045

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with buildup of accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a purse in front counter hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368184

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint