JJ'S DINER
4441 NW 36TH ST, Miami Springs FL 33166 · 305.336.5482
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table across from fryer, rices and beans (121F - Hot Holding), as per employee it was prepped the day before and reheated for use less than an hour ago. Employee discarded item after bare hand contact.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020011265 | Feb 28, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean aluminum lids stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed both lids from floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Stored food not covered. Observed yuca and pork containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered both containers.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under HWS in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside seasoning container under prep table in front of stove in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions bag and plastic containers with sauces stored on Walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in front of three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at reach in cooler in front of deep fryers in kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Stored food not covered. Observed yuca container uncovered inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryers in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table in kitchen.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled black microwave interior located by three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled on prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl stored inside red beans container inside dry storage. Operator removed bowl.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed carrots and onions bags stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bags from floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed bitter orange box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked rice and beans with bare hands, to test temperature of rice when asked for reason it was left out on prep table unattended. Employee discarded container of rice and beans during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler a container of raw chicken stored over a container of coleslaw. Employee removed and placed in correct storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler, a container of raw chicken stored over packages of raw beef. Employee removed and placed in correct storage order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from cook line, raw steak (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator was prepped less than 4 hours. Employee removed and placed into walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table across from fryer, rices and beans (121F - Hot Holding), as per employee it was prepped the day before and reheated for use less than an hour ago. Employee discarded item after bare hand contact.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge had no knowledge of proper methods to calibrate thermometer. Provided operator with handouts on thermometer calibration.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal mixing bowl stored in a container of beans at dry storage area of kitchen. Employee removed bowl.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1,2023 posted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal food stored in reach in cooler used for establishment. Employee removed and placed into personal items bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a box of plastic juice bottles stored on floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink located in kitchen slow draining water.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, a container of raw chicken not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of cooking oil and soy sauce not labeled. Operator labeled them.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection 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 or with unwashed produce. Observed raw breaded chicken breast over plantains inside reach in cooler inside front of fryers in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed water with sanitizer stored in middle of three compartment sink. Operator prepared three compartment sink correctly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn in front of fryers in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed them from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by kitchen entrance.
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.