JOEY AVENTURA
19505 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 1150, Aventura FL 33180
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Manager has work order and is awaiting delivery.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Maintenance on premises at time of inspection to address issue.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon inside of cook line drawers. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on 2nd floor near walk in coolers. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on 2nd floor near walk in coolers. Operator provided soap.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on 2 clean containers on shelf.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Fish was located on prep table. Chef moved to cooker.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 cutting and touching ready to eat vegetables with bare hands. Employee then proceeded to put on gloves without washing hands first. Advised manager who then coached employee and instructed him to wash hands.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed establishment using non food grade towels as a liner for various foods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on prep table.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining pan of raw chicken. Chef removed paper towels.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice buckets stored in hand washing sink. Located next to ice machine. Chef removed.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed chef using bowl with no handle to dispense baking powder. Chef discarded bowl.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded water.
Insect control device installed over dishes in ware wash area. Manager created work order to remove device.
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.