LA JOYA LATINA RESTORANT
3699 DAVIE RD EXT · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, house tamales (56F – Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19 and cooling overnight in unit. See stop sale.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry goods shelf by back door, heavily dented #10 can of ketchup.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs (52F – Ambient Cold Holding). Per manager in unit overnight. See stop sale.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry goods shelf by back door, heavily dented #10 can of ketchup.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 – 1) In walk in cooler, block cheese (51F – Cold Holding); bean cheese mix (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (51F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F – Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. 2) In kitchen LEFT FLIPTOP UPPER – bean and cheese mix (51F – Cold Holding) LOWER – cut cheese (51F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (50F – Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. 3) In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs (52F – Ambient Cold Holding). Per manager in unit overnight. 2 – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, portioned tomato onion salsa (52F – Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19. 3 – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, house tamales (56F – Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19 and cooling overnight in unit.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In walk in cooler, block cheese (51F – Cold Holding); bean cheese mix (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (51F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F – Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In kitchen LEFT FLIPTOP UPPER – bean and cheese mix (51F – Cold Holding) LOWER – cut cheese (51F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (50F – Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, portioned tomato onion salsa (52F – Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19. See stop sale.
Intermediate 2
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at cook line hand sink not working properly. Manager removed toll from unit and placed on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by dish machine. Manager labeled as cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Brocken scoop with missing handle in bulk masa flour container and bowl in bulk container of rice. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tiles above walk in cooler.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives between right fliptop unit and steam well. Manager removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar by espresso machine not labeled. Employee added label. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.