BIG JOE
6987 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 786-863-9882
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Operator was provided form via email.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sausages in the walk in cooler. Operator placed items in correct storage order.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle in restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer near walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into hand wash sink in kitchen.
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. Operator was provided form via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scrub stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine with no chlorine test strips.
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. Observed no proof of any food handlers certificates for employees. Valentina Escuti Fernandez.
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. Operator was provided form via email.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator was provided consumer advisory via email.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottled stored on floor in hallways near front counter coolers. Observed plastic jug of oil on floor in kitchen near reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef and container of raw chicken over ready to eat chorizo inside of reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee placed item in correct storage order.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not stored to dry. Employee placed mop to dry.
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed no proof of any food handlers training at the time of the inspection for employees: Alejandro Mallo, Martina Metrebian, Nicolas Martinez.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment utilizing reduced oxygen packaging procedure for raw meats with no approved HACCP plan. Observed raw short ribs, top sirloin, New York steak and skirt steak prepped for more than 4 days. Operator was provided a Special Process Waiver Request to be approved by DBPR.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment utilizing reduced oxygen packaging procedure for raw meats with no approved HACCP plan. Observed raw short ribs, top sirloin, New York steak and skirt steak prepped for more than 4 days. Operator was provided a Special Process Waiver Request to be approved by DBPR.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer at mop sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic hose holder stored in front of hand wash sink near mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rope tied around hand wash sink to hold door open. Observed plastic pusher handle stored inside of hand wash sink near mop sink. Manager removed rope and pusher from the hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed no proof of any food handlers training at the time of the inspection for employees: Alejandro Mallo, Martina Metrebian, Nicolas Martinez.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment utilizing reduced oxygen packaging procedure for raw meats with no approved HACCP plan. Observed raw short ribs, top sirloin, New York steak and skirt steak prepped for more than 4 days. Operator was provided a Special Process Waiver Request to be approved by DBPR.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator was provided consumer advisory.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine filter.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at 3 compartment sink and at mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone on top of food prep table near microwave. Person in charge removed cellphone from prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in cutting raw meat with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of potatoes, 2 plastic jugs of oil, 2 buckets of Dulce de leche, and 3 buckets of guava sauce stored on floor at cook line. Observed boxes of raw egg shells and plastic bottles of water stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Observed box of oranges stored on floor at front counter near ice machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed above prep table over microwave and spices.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observe mops not stored to dry near mop sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.