Marthabrae Jamaican Restaurant

19851 NW 2 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336448

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 23, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Intermediate · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection
    3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 4 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed handwashing sink across sink in kitchen area soiled with food. Manager cleaned during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Observed no paper towels inside women bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

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

      Observed inside men's bathroom.

    Basic4

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Observed in use wet towels on top prep table across the oven. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Observed reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink soiled with food residue. Manager cleaned during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

      Observed rice scoop on top prep table across oven. Employee removed and stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies3
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Current license displayed1