Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C

5256 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351
African
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C stretching back to 2022. Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C's latest score of 43 falls below the Lauderhill average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed same **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For sanitizer
16-37-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe for hand wash sink at front counter disconnected
29-08-4
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot table 3; Plantains (90F - Hot Holding) under no temperature control, sitting above the third hot table. Per operator food out of temperature less than 4hrs. Operator will reheat to 165F° for hot holding **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hot table 4; Callaloo (98F at 1220pm to 85F at 1257pm - Heated Cooling since 1130am) cooling in room temperature while covered. Food will not cool down in time while cooling in room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler to continue cooling process. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
78
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside Hot Case at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1. Spray bottle containing cooking rum, and two containers of sugar and corn meal on shelf above prep table not labeled. 2. Flour, Corn Meal and Sugar containers in back storage area not labeled. Operator labeled all items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf above preparation table in kitchen. Operator moved cellphone to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored throughout in thank you bags in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over potatoes in reach in freezer located in kitchen area.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk, opened 24 hours per operator not labeled. Operator labeled milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water purifier attached to hand washing sink located in kitchen area. Operator removed water purifier from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment with no hot water. Operator corrected to 120°F **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked jerk chicken, jerk pork, fried chicken cooked from 10am Dec 1st not date marked.. Operator labeled products **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop in use not stored in a protected manner, stored on top of machine. Operator stored ice scoop in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Observed Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium 50ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm
21-12-4
39
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw bacon stored over potatoes in reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed Employee cracked raw shell eggs at cook line and then handled ready-to-eat potatoes and bacon, wipe plate with towel and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced ham deli meat in reach in cooler with no date marking
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwash sink not accessible for employee with pitchers of water stored in sinks. Observed water purifier attached to hand washing sink. Observed garbage blocking access to hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hand-wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwash sink located at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potatoes cooked on 8/9 Not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in juice reach in freezer located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination located at the rice cooker station. Observed single service items stored at cook line no barrier not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Working containers of powdered sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C.

How does Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?

Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.

Has Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Follow Your Dreams Jamaican Restaurant L.L.C is inspected around three times per year on average.