JOE'S GRILL TAKEOUT
19 SW 15 ST, Dania Beach FL 33004
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Kitchen is in a separate room from front counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in chest freezer, raw brisket stored over ready to eat mozzarella cheese.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area, no paper towels provided.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In kitchen, ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator moved ice scoop to.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Third compartment for triple sink missing divider making triple sink possible. Operator using triple sink in next door establishment under same ownership.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat peppers in glass cooler. Operator properly inverted
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. Raw open chicken over raw beef in chest freezer. Operator properly stored food
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cold rail at 11:35am cut tomatoes 53F ambient cooling for 1 hour to 49F at 12:00pm. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in four hours will not occur. Operator placed ice on food to quick cool.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed spilled rice on floor
Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink in disrepair. Triple sink missing diver making three compartment sink possible. Operator using triple sink in next door establishment under same ownership
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Kitchen is in a separate room from front counter area.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in ware washing room. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to hand washing sink in ware washing room.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle water on floor behind front counter. Operator elevated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees throughout establishment.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle water on floor behind front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in low boy cooler at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees throughout establishment. Operator placed signs during inspection.
Storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Partial bag of rice on floor under prep table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in container of standing water on cold line. Employee dumped water and replaced tongs.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade bucket to proper 100ppm.
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.