Florida City, Miami-Dade County

JOUJOU CARIBBEAN TAKE-0UT

331 WEST PALM DRIVE, Florida City, FL 33034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Florida City
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24574026

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs store over bread at reach in cooler at front counter. Advised operator to store products properly. Operator fixed products properly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24574024

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green container stored inside of the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed green container. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24574023

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 78F at front counter. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24574028

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink across steam table. Operator posted handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24574027

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

02D-01-5

Detail 24574025

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar above the triple sink.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 24085080

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for stored containers of fried pork, cooked rice and legume, as per operator was made the day before. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24085079

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout.

29-20-5

Detail 24085081

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink.

36-50-4

Detail 24085078

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at cook line hold filters soiled with grease build up.

42-01-4

Detail 24085077

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at rear storage area. Repeat Violation

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

16-37-1

Detail 23660814

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 23660817

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 23660811

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator over cooked and stored 24 hours. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23660816

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the rice container.

14-74-7

Detail 23660809

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by the front counter. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23660810

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on Oct 2024.

35B-01-4

Detail 23660815

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23660813

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77°F on preparation table. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23660812

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler located by the front counter.

42-01-4

Detail 23660808

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 23415503

High 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. Observed Hot Dog (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed inside reach in cooler the previous day. Stop sale issued.

03A-02-5

Detail 23415510

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Dog (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was prepared the previous day. Stop sale issued.

02C-02-5

Detail 23415507

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken prepared more than 24 hours before stored in reach in cooler not date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 23415504

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment.

14-74-7

Detail 23415501

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in reach in cooler out of temperature.

14-11-5

Detail 23415502

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in hallway near kitchen entrance

35B-01-4

Detail 23415508

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23415512

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23415509

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to stove.

23-03-4

Detail 23415506

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in hallway near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23415511

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler in hallway.

36-65-5

Detail 23415513

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed establishment without A/C.

29-03-4

Detail 23415505

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from reach in cooler draining on floor.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 22785588

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22785589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. * Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 22779112

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee fish was stored since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22779113

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee fish was stored since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Warning

27-05-5

Detail 22779110

Intermediate - Hand wash sink no hot water.Observed water reached 80° F after water running for about 5 minutes. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22779111

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 22779116

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 80° F after running for about 5 minutes. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22779108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen and at the bathroom. Warning

27-16-5

Detail 22779117

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 80° F after running for about 5 minutes. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22779114

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22779115

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pan stored with 3 boiled eggs stored on the floor. Employee removed them from the floor. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22779109

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front. Warning

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 22466431

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed veggies stored inside a supermarket bag in the reach in freezer. Operator was advised to use food grade bags. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 22466420

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooke goat at the reach in cooler at the front. Operator was advised to placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.

11-27-4

Detail 22466435

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. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22466430

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22466422

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22466427

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22466434

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22466433

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed goat and veggies stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22466425

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice.

14-11-5

Detail 22466432

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located by the AC unit. Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 22466423

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach in cooler handle in disrepair. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22466436

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door by the mop sink.

14-69-4

Detail 22466426

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front and also at the reach in freezer at the back. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22466421

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22466424

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22466429

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish inside the reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22466428

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

02D-01-5

Detail 22466419

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified. Repeat Violation

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 16

22-12-5

Detail 21924004

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

14-31-5

Detail 21923991

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags used to covered containers with cook food at reach in freezer and cooler. And black bags used to store cooked pork at reach in freezer. Operator started to change the bags. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 21924000

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 21923992

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked liver (127 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager turned on the stove to reheat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21923994

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and lid containers on hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21924001

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21923998

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink preparation area.

02C-02-5

Detail 21923999

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per manager from two days ago. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21924003

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and reach in coolers doors handles soiled. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21923995

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/freezer door in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 21923996

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container stored on floor next to the three compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 21923993

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21923990

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezers soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 21923989

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to the entrance door.

08B-12-5

Detail 21924002

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef not covered at reach in cooler. Operator covered the product. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21923997

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and seasonal containers not identified by common name.

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

14-15-4

Detail 21306949

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed smoke fish inside of nonfood grade bag at reach in cooler. Operator was informed that she need to change the bag. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21306953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs stored over unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler. Manager started to moved the eggs. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21306958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken with vegetables (119 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager reheated the products. Final temperature 167°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21306946

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21306945

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21306957

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at preparation area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21306944

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and rice with beans not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per manager were made yesterday morning. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21306954

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.

24-07-4

Detail 21306951

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans and containers stored on floor next to three compartment sink.

50-09-4

Detail 21306956

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21306950

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 21306948

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the back of the establishment.

36-73-4

Detail 21306943

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21306955

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 21306947

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name under preparation table. Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 21306952

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. At the storage area.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 12

08A-04-5

Detail 20907516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat and raw chicken next to unwashed fruit and vegetables at preparation table.

03A-02-5

Detail 20907519

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (60F - Cold Holding); white and beans (65F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per manager for less than two hours. Manager moved the products to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20907509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef with vegetables (99F - Hot Holding); beans (100F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager turned in the stove and reheating the products beans (167F - Reheating); cooked beef with vegetables (172F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20907517

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved the garbage can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20907510

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20907512

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 20907515

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 20907513

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken wings at reach in cooler not properly date marked. As per manager was prepared and held at reach in cooler more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 20907508

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

08B-38-4

Detail 20907511

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice, bags with raw chicken and raw beef and bags of vegetables and two boxes of shells eggs on floor. Operator started to moved the products to the reach in cooler and shelves. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 20907518

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

02D-01-5

Detail 20907514

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar, and dry condiments not identified by common name.

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

08A-08-5

Detail 20439082

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed bread with the shells eggs. Operator moved the bread. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20439088

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over cooked sausages at reach in cooler. Coached the manager how to store the products. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20439081

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked with a garbage can. Operator moved the garbage can. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20439087

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20439077

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

05-08-4

Detail 20439079

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20439086

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20439085

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked turkey not date marked at reach in cooler.

38-01-4

Detail 20439083

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair next to the bathroom. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20439080

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 20439078

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked turkey not covered at reach in cooler. Operator covered the product. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20439084

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawed in a container at kitchen area. Operator moved the raw frozen pork to the three compartment sink under running water. Corrective Action Taken