JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE
39395 TAMIAMI TRAIL E, Ochopee FL 34141 · 239.695.4271
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 12/1/2025. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,020
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023002992 | Jan 3, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | $300 |
| 7--2021019614 | Apr 27, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 7--2014048234 | Nov 3, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 12/1/2025. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection.
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/ The food manager certification for Lisa Daniels has expired.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hair net.
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Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. The toilet in the men's restroom does not flush.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler next to the make table cooler raw chicken is stored above raw ground beef. Operator moved items to proper storage.
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/ Food manager certification for Lisa Daniels 8/20/2020 is expired.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling in the dish washing area is a grooved wood surface.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are 2 unlabeled containers of flour under a shelf at the food pickup window.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table on the cool line raw chicken is stored over crab cake mix. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper at the hand washing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator supplied paper towels.
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.
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. Inspector provided operator with the employee health reporting agreement in English and Spanish.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand sink in the dish washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged.
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.