JOE'S WOOD GRILL
1504 S FEDERAL HWY, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 954 923 6005
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 42 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Manager renewed on line, during inspection. Observed new printed license, expiration date December 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024055951 | Sep 23, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over ready to eat spinach dip. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sinks at front counter, no paper towels. Operator supplied
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. One employee portioning sauces has no food handler training.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 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 freezer in prep area, raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables.
No 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 prep area and meat prep area, no paper towels pro. Operator provided paper towels.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training certification number no5 filled out for some employees.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two large food container lids in handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary sanitizer at establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No available on establishment
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and placed on shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burger patties stored over raw fish in drawer cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw beef and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler behind front counter; Coleslaw (60F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to another reach in cooler to quick chill. Technician arrived to check unit during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room at the back of house. Operator 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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole on floor on the right side of walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter next to steam table. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Sep 24, 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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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk in cooler.
Sep 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 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 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese inside Kenmore refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent dropping on floor, right side of ice machine in dry storage room. 8 rodent dropping on floor on the left side of storage shelf in ware washing room. 3 rodent droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 3 rodent droppings on floor under prep table in cook line. 3 rodent droppings on floor on the right corner by entry door in walk in cooler.
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. Operator provided
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided
Case of Single-service articles (cutlery)improperly stored on floor in storage room. Operator elevated
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves inside walk in cooler and under shelf in ware washing room #2.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of fryer oil on floor inside storage room. Operator elevated
Victory Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen.
May 2, 2024□ 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two doors Desmon reach in cooler-; smoked pork (51F - Cooling), per manager food held on unit, overnight. Employee discarded.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two doors Desmon reach in cooler-; smoked pork (51F - Cooling), per manager food held on unit, overnight. See stop sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Manager renewed on line, during inspection. Observed new printed license, expiration date December 1, 2024.
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. Poster emailed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cook line, trash can in front of sink, manager removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line-Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small machine, next to bar room
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler in cook line, three containers of employee food. Manager removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working in cook line, wearing 3 bracelets, after instructed, employee removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line, manager provided
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service.
Food stored on floor. Two gallons of cooking gallon on floor, inside storage room, employee placed on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 4 compartment freezer, substantial build up of ice
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee women restroom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Storage area- bottom shelf of Amana-RIC
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 Kenmore reach in freezer in kitchen, portions raw salmon above bags of fries. Manager moved salmon to bottom of freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Baffle inside ice bin has mold like build up. Employee wiped and sanitized area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Employee made and posted new sign.
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.