JOANNA'S MARKETPLACE
8247 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33143 · 305-661-5777
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10+ live flies inside bag of onions in kitchen area across dish machine. Operator tossed onions.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple knife magnets.
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. Observed Ybonias, Carlos, Oscar expired, 01/20/26.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers with broken lids and chipped.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation.
Aug 25, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of grape leaves, 4lb Dolma. Operator removed can from kitchen.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies in bakery kitchen, on counter and in air above food prep table. Observed 8 live flies in kitchen area across triple sink, on canned goods and dry food storage. Observed 10+ live flies inside bag of onions in kitchen area across dish machine. Observed 6 live flies near floor drain outside of walk in cooler.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed lining romaine lettuce in deli.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10+ live flies inside bag of onions in kitchen area across dish machine. Operator tossed onions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at handsink at deli counter. Operator replaced during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple knife magnets.
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. Observed Ybonias, Carlos, Oscar expired, 01/20/26.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on bakery counter. Operator removed from prep top.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers with broken lids and chipped.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under board at deli counter. Operator removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10/25. Operator paid during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler at baker area; raw eggs over fruits and cream. Operator had eggs placed to bottom shelf storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in coolers in prep area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tart with pastry cream(47F - Cold Holding); eggs (55+F - ambient).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in coolers in prep area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tart with pastry cream(47F - Cold Holding); eggs (55+F - ambient).
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple knife magnets. Observed on several dry food and dish racks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled located behind coffee counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. Operator had associate wipe down.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed outside of walk in cooler. Operator removed and threw away.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout kitchen and office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in coolers in prep area with ambient temp of 55F. The following Tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tart with pastry cream(47F - Cold Holding); eggs (55+F - ambient).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on bakers table. Operator removed during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler behind salad station counter is.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in behind deli counter. Operator had associates wipe out clean.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Gatorade bottle in reach in cooler next to kitchen exit. Operator removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in several reach in coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen and walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on knife magnets throughout establishment.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven door handles soiled with grease.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed across warewash area. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple boards in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed outlet cords with dust accumulation. Observed tops of ovens with dust.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed lidocaine on countertop above food prep area. Operator voluntarily threw away.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in: soup (50F - Cooling); brisket (46F - Cooling); ground beef (47F - Cooling). As per operator; food was prepared the day before.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in: soup (50F - Cooling); brisket (46F - Cooling); ground beef (47F - Cooling). As per operator; food was prepared day before.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator set up triple sink and will discontinue use until dm is fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmers near warewash area: Brussels sprouts (109F - Hot Holding); noodles (111F - Hot Holding). As per operator, just placed in warmer and warmer was turned up.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu not marked; operator labeled during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on knife magnets throughout establishment.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven door handles soiled with grease.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed across warewash area. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in bakery on table. Operator had employee move to secure location.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in cooler above food for customers. Operator removed items from top shelf to be properly segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of lime juice in container across dish machine. Operator had employee remove during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor near bathrooms.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed outlet cords with dust accumulation. Observed tops of ovens with dust.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator placed paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken breast not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made 24 hours ago. Operator labeled product.
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. Observed employee training expired for Nicholas G 2/25/2025
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Operator placed tile.
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. Observed raw mahi thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler near cook line. Operator cut open bags.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up carrots.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in back prep area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up box.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered chicken.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked salmon at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (102 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the oven to be reheated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to dishwasher machine. Paper towels was provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed as per operator some employees need to do the training.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 42 seat (inside and outside) and the establishment is approved for 16.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with cooked beef and container with raw chicken with vegetables stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved the products to a shelves.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handle touching the cut lettuce at front counter. Operator removed the utensils handles.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved six inches from the floor.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish. Operator relocated the raw fish.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegetables broth labeled 02-24-2024, more than seven days. Operator discarded the product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed vegetables broth labeled 02-24-2024, more than seven days. Operator discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (122 F - Hot Holding) at hot cage front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the oven to be reheating.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed brisket gravy from two days ago not properly date marked.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water was turned off at employee bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled outside of walk in cooler.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans and containers stored in dirty shelves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at walk-in freezer.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several places the wall is disrepair.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking water from pipe under hand wash sink employee bathroom.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at preparation area. Operator picked up the sanitizer buckets.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink blocked by garbage can at preparation area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle inside of lentils. Plastic container was removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the preparation area..
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels covering the cut lettuce. Operator removed the towel.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow, red, green and blue cutting boards no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a employee coffee in open container at preparation table. Operator discarded the coffee.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At bakery area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed lentil and rice containers not identified by common names. Operator started to identify the products.
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