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JOHNNY ROCKETS

2608 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR STE 1303, Sunrise FL 33323 · 352-255-7149

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats230
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619006
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 6 flying insects at mop sink - Approximately 7 flying insects flying around and landing on wall at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $520

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015007201Jan 28, 2015Mar 2, 2015$520

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water takes more than 3 minutes to reach 85F at employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Fixed during inspection.
High priority/12A-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries Station-; Fries (106-108F - Hot Holding) Per chef food item in unit less than an hour. Discarded voluntarily.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical substance ( sanitizer) left in mop sink unlabeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the entrance of the kitchen employee personal items stored next to single service items (straws).
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 73F.Operator removed equipment from standing water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler blue cheese (41-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today and was packed above fill line. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler blue cheese (41-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today and was packed above fill line. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to hold plastic container. PIC removed plastic container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing glass cleaner in janitor room. Employee labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion beer cheese in low boy cooler across from cook line.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in low boy cooler at wait station, employee meal stored with restaurant food items. PIC removed employee meal.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw patties stored over ready to eat sauces in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on slicer in prep area. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting in dish washing area. PIC removed pans and placed pans to be rewashed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle not stored above lettuce. PIC removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed brownie cookie stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC covered brownie.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 6 flying insects at mop sink - Approximately 7 flying insects flying around and landing on wall at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jug stored in handwash sink. Employee removed and approximately.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizer. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored next to service plates. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. - Observed burgers stored in reach in freezer stored uncovered. - Observed chips stored in reach in freezer stored uncovered. - Observed chicken tenders stored in reach in freezer uncovered. Employee covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insect flying around dish washing area 2 flying insects flying around mop sink 4 flying insects flying around beer dispensing machine 1 flying insect landing in sink at bar 1 flying insect landing on sink at hand washing area Approximately 6 flying insects landing on rubber mat at entrance of bar Manager killed two.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flip to cooler #1 Observed in use equipment handle not stored above lettuce. Manager removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm manager discarded. new reading 200ppm..
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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