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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line : Raw shelled eggs 80F ambient temperature on top prep table in cook line. Raw shelled eggs held under 4 hours ago under no temperature control for food safety. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken soup 80F ( hot holding ) on top flat top grill in cook line. Chicken soup held less than 4 hours ago. Observed Equipment turned off, operator moved to stove under flame to reheat chicken soup to 165F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed vomit procedures to manager.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Sergio Cruz, Issued 10/17/2018 expired 10/17/2023. Manager certification will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
Basic 2
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with raw beef on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4Basic – Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 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.