JO JO'S RAW BAR & GRILL
13889 WELLINGTON TRCE A20, Wellington FL 33414 · 561.427.1997
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 14 visits since February 2024
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 live roaches crawling Approximately 3 live roaches at triple sink At bar area approximately 3 live roaches crawling at the side of cooler that stores glasses
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025073460 | Sep 8, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024023293 | Apr 16, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2024011297 | Feb 14, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized knife on counter, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 small live flying insect landing on cutting board. In kitchen approximately 3 live flying insects flying around kitchen, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler hot dogs in same container as raw ground beef, discussed with operator who separated products.
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler - raw salmon stored over sauces- operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef - operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler - raw fish 44-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in walk on freezer to quick chill.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu tuna and oysters served in menu with no indication that products are served raw/ under cooked - operator marked properly.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler by cook line Dripping water from condenser all over food and floor
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Objectionable odors coming from drain and floor by ice machine
Sep 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands with only water in 3 compartment sink then touched clothing then grabbed container with cooked shrimp. Advised employee to wash hands
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly landing on a container with cooked shrimp on prep area. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bread pudding 8/31 Cheesecake 8/25 Crab dip 8/20 Turkey gravy 8/31
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in cooler by cook line A container with cooked potatoes. Walk in freezer Chick peas Corn beef All items contaminated by water. See stop sale Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly landing on a container with cooked shrimp on prep area. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. # 2 cooler 3 door glass by expo. Cooked potatoes 44F cold holding, raw pork 44F cold holding Under grill, cheese 46F cold holding, raw fish 46F cold holding, cooked pasta 46F cold holding Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler by ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen cooked rice 130F hot holding Per operator stored for approximately 20 minutes Operator moved to reheat to 165F++
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked shrimp at 4:11pm(54F cooling) since 4 pm. At 4:50pm same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours Cooked French fries at 4:14pm ( 97F cooling ) since 15 minutes ago. At 4:49pm at 4:50pm same temperature At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler by ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler by cook line Dripping water from condenser all over food and floor
Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in cooler by cook line A container with cooked potatoes. Walk in freezer Chick peas Corn beef All items contaminated by water. See stop sale
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Objectionable odors coming from drain and floor by ice machine
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back prep area - handwashing sink blocked by boxes- operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and cigarettes over prep counter - operator removed.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw calamari - operator removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line - employee phone stored over flip top cooler and prep counter- operator removed.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage- one dented can of marinara sauce- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At large six door reach in cooler-raw chicken 46-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out for 30 minutes- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied- operator provided tag and placed with clams.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar spray bottle of PineSol not labeled - operator labeled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Apr 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Apr 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw pork stored over box of chips- operator moved raw pork to lower shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dishmachine area - directly above/ on top of the in use dish machine- approximately 10 rodent droppings at time of inspection- operator removed and sanitized area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu- Ahi tuna salad and Ahi Tuna not identified as raw or undercooked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At large three door cooler- tomato salad made Sunday 04/14/24 not date marked- operator date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed- operator printed.
Dead roaches on premises. At bar area- inside glass storage cooler- approximately 1 dead roach inside cooler between the shelving and wall- operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food stored over sauces/ dips in reach in cooler- operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Feb 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live small flying insects at desert prep area Approximately 20 live small flying insects at bar area close to office and between ice machines.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 live roaches crawling Approximately 3 live roaches at triple sink At bar area approximately 3 live roaches crawling at the side of cooler that stores glasses
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 6 dead roaches under and beside ice machine. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed under and behind storage shelf with rice, sugar. Approximately 4 dead roaches under storage shelf on the floor where oil is stored. Approximately 12 dead roaches in back storage area under low boy cooler with dressings and sauces and beside stainless steel table. Approximately 2 dead roaches on can storage rack. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 dead roaches. Behind stainless steel table across from triple sink approximately 20 dead roaches in an opening along lower section of wall. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple door stainless steel cooler.
Feb 15, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live small flying insects at desert prep area Approximately 20 live small flying insects at bar area close to office and between ice machines.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 live roaches crawling Approximately 3 live roaches at triple sink At bar area approximately 3 live roaches crawling at the side of cooler that stores glasses
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 6 dead roaches under and beside ice machine. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed under and behind storage shelf with rice, sugar. Approximately 4 dead roaches under storage shelf on the floor where oil is stored. Approximately 12 dead roaches in back storage area under low boy cooler with dressings and sauces and beside stainless steel table. Approximately 2 dead roaches on can storage rack. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 dead roaches. Behind stainless steel table across from triple sink approximately 20 dead roaches in an opening along lower section of wall. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple door stainless steel cooler.
Feb 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Main walk in: vegetable soup (44F - Cooling); potato soup (44F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday and stored overnight. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of baked beans; shredded sauerkraut.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live small flying insects at desert prep area Approximately 20 live small flying insects at bar area close to office and between ice machines.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 live roaches crawling Approximately 3 live roaches at triple sink At bar area approximately 3 live roaches crawling at the side of cooler that stores glasses
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna labelled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See stop sale.
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. At cook line, drawers of cook top: sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Item over-stacked. See stop sale. Main walk in cooler: clam chowder (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Main walk in: vegetable soup (44F - Cooling); potato soup (44F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday and stored overnight. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, drawers of cook top: sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Item over-stacked. See stop sale. Main walk in cooler: clam chowder (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Pine-Sol stored on bar counter above beverages. Operator stored properly.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At main walk in cooler: Pans of raw oysters and clams stored without tags.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beer walk in cooler: cooked rice (110F at 3:00pm; 96F at 3:37pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 40 minutes. At current cooling rate,rice will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to remove tightly wrapped plastic off container of rice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabelled bottle of Pine- Sol stored on bar counter above beverages. Advised operator to label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with black/green mold-like substance.
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna labelled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 6 dead roaches under and beside ice machine. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed under and behind storage shelf with rice, sugar. Approximately 4 dead roaches under storage shelf on the floor where oil is stored. Approximately 12 dead roaches in back storage area under low boy cooler with dressings and sauces and beside stainless steel table. Approximately 2 dead roaches on can storage rack. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 dead roaches. Behind stainless steel table across from triple sink approximately 20 dead roaches in an opening along lower section of wall. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple door stainless steel cooler.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor under dry storage shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dishwashing area: Stainless steel shelves storing clean pans soiled.
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