JJ CAFE
6045 NW 31 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954-643-0062
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015042530 | Jul 21, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked shepherds pie in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad date marked 7/13. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (60F-71F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature with no temperature control for approximately 1 hour operator moved to reach in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator diluted and retested at 100ppm chlorine
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish still partially frozen stored in sealed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed from packaging
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Cases of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cook line next to reach in freezer
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands less than 10 seconds. Explained to operator proper hand washing technique.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container a bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on spice shelf in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of liquid egg whites stored on walk-in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer chest.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs handing on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in lower flip top cooler in a container of corned beef hash the handle in contact with the corned beef hash.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed country fried steak in reach in freezer not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located in kitchen by small freezer chest
Working containers of food (sugar,flour)removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored on top of container of cooked slices of beef on speed rack in walk-in cooler operator stored correctly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator change solution rechecked 100 Ppm
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher
Food stored on floor. Box of jones sausage stored on walk-in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer chest.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish salmon and mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Lower portion of flip top cooler on cook line.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish salmon and mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Lower portion of flip top cooler on cook line. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Case of eggs on walk-in floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer chest
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Preparation area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee discarded.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs overnight chicken soup in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 200+ Ppm rechecked 100 Ppm
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand wash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter clean spoons stored next to hand washing exposed to splash.
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored on walk-in cooler floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with rice
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep table.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over container of bread on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. sausage patties (55F); sausage links (55F) sitting out oat milk room temperature on cart per operator less than 3 hours. Operator placed sausage patties in cooler and placed sausage links on flat top to cook.
Feb 9, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach-in cooler at back kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet not in use wiping cloth next to sanitizing solution.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of insect spray in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on freezer floor. Operator moved.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees Gatorade in wait station area. Employee removed.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
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.