JOJO'S COUNTRY CAFE
577 DELTONA BLVD STE 11, Deltona FL 32725 · 386-259-5402
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
APR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. -employee placed previously baked biscuit with bare hands on plate for service.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023042404 | Apr 19, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. -operator pushed cooked hash browns that were hanging off with his bare finger back onto the plate
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -stand-up two door stainless steel reach-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes 47F and diced tomatoes 47F in top of reach-in cooler, operator placed lids on to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler is stained
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -operator's probe thermometer read 20F in ice bath, operator recalibrated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in mixed fruit container, operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored on top of sugar container in front service area -employee bag hanging off of dry storage rack -employee cell phone stored on prep table next to cooked potatoes, operator removed
Establishment charging 3.5% service charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood frame over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -unwrapped styrofoam to-go containers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw ground beef thawing at room temperature on prep table, operator relocated to reach-in cooler
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind fryer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Light not functioning in food preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. -corned beef hash 53F, per operator stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler overnight, operator discarded, advised operator of option to use Time As Public Health Control
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage links 110-130F, per portion less than 30 minutes stored in fryer basket, operator discarded
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water cup stored on reach-in cooler white cutting board, operator relocated
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -"Pepsi" glass door reach-in cooler gasket torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelf of island prep table -shelf underneath hot holding unit table -sides of cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -light buildup of food debris/soil residue on stand up stainless steel reach-in freezer doors
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind hot holding unit table has an accumulation of grease and food debris -wall behind dishwasher has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak over open case of tortillas in stainless steel stand up reach-in cooler
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 65F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool. Advised operator of option to use Time As Public Health Control.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -liquid eggs 51F, per operator stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons in cup in kitchen, operator removed to triple sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -lower portion of wall behind prep table with hot holding unit has an accumulation of food debris
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile over dry storage rack, operator states landlord will replace
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -jugs of oil stored on ground at entrance to kitchen, operator relocated
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on oven door, operator relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -mop sink was removed by operator and three compartment sink moved to that space. Operator intends to move mop sink outside to rear of building but has not attached plumbing at this time.
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. -employee placed previously baked biscuit with bare hands on plate for service.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -ham in reach in refrigerator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -mop sink was removed by operator and three compartment sink moved to that space. Operator intends to move mop sink outside to rear of building but has not attached plumbing at this time.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -employee J trained through unapproved provider
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in boiled potatoes in reach in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cigarettes and medication above hand sink in kitchen
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -unwashed produce over RTE
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice had bowl to scoop. Operator disposed of product
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile stained
Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler in kitchen not holding temperature, no foods present
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in bar area
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