JOAN'S KITCHEN DE VI SPOT LLC
2479 N SR 7, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 954.873.3630
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025080577 | Sep 25, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge Joan Phillips.
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment open and serving food to the public.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge Joan Phillips.
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment open and serving food to the public.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table - cooked cod fish (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator item was prepared less than one hour ago. Operator placed item on stove to reheat. Cod fish was reheated to 182F.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge Joan Phillips.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile above triple sink missing.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease/debris
Sep 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 kitchen reach in cooler, cooked ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked salt fish (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen reach in cooler, cooked ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked salt fish (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris underneath equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease/debris
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate11 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 cheese for sandwich with bare hands. After brief education employee wash hands and wear gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cooked salt fish in reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in kenmore refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held in refrigerator at 44F and fish at 46F in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice hot held at 103F at cookline. Per operator, rice cooked 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to reheat rice to 165F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Joan Phillips expired on 10/16/2023.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with meat stored on floor in passage way.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on food containers and shelves throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside kenmore refrigerator.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single use water plastic jug reused to stored homemade drinks.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease at cookline and throughout kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over shredded cheese in kenmore reach in. Operator placed on lower shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw oxtail (61F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed in another cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cakes in whirlpool reach in cooler not dated. Operator stated cakes arrived Saturday.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joan E Phillips 10/16/2018
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind small freezer chest, cook line,reach in refrigerators
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of frying oil stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side and front of reach in coolers soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spice shelves soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back splash on stove soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe disconnected from wall.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed one gallon water bottle being reused for mango juice in whirlpool reach in
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind though out kitchen
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed individual cake slices not date marked per operator delivered on Tuesday
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. Emailed operator
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ operator has appointment for March.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink operator supplied
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On all reach in refrigerators.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soil floor behind preparation table and underneath fryer
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stored on kitchen floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed surface of Kenmore reach in refrigerator soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spice shelf surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both Kenmore reach in refrigerator interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers stored on floor in hallway.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At prep station
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and salt fish in reach in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door located next to the bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of freezer chest and reach in refrigerators.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in cooler interior /shelves have accumulation of soil residues
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at prep table wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Observed wall where spice shelf located is soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in the mop bucket in hallway across from kitchen.
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.