JOEL RESTAURANT
3300 NW S RIVER DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put gloves on to wash and rinse equipment. Observed Food Employee change gloves to start cooking food for customer. Educated food employee on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the time of the inspection observed employee washing and rinsing dishes and utensils and not sanitizing. Instructed operator to set up three compartment sink. Educated employee on proper ware washing.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (112F – Hot Holding) at cook line. Food employee placed to reheat.
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen soiled. Observed slicer blade soiled with accumulated old food debris.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Joel Hernandez manager certificate 04-07-24 expired.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water, when hot water valve is open no hot water comes out at all.
Basic 9
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cookline soiled with accumulation of old food debris / grease.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at kitchen entrance next to prep table.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled in kitchen. Observed exterior of stove at cook line soiled with excessive old grease. Observed wall fan near prep area in back kitchen soiled with dust. Observed shelf under warmer in kitchen soiled.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at hand sink in kitchen in disrepair. Observed faucet loose.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:49 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.