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JOJOS SALTWATER CAFE

9707 S HWY A1A, Melbourne Beach FL 32951 · 5617672630

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506413
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over fish in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018035480Jun 19, 2018Aug 6, 2018$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Table top grill not working at this time operator will replace
Basic/14-12-4
Mar 18, 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 ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 12, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator explained that the hand wash sink is about to be completely removed, and that they have already gone through plan review.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in cooler torn
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Sides of fryer with excess grease, operator stated that they have an appointment with hood filters approaching and they plan on pulling out all equipment and doing a deep clean
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over fish in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then grabbed tortilla shell. Directed cook to remove gloves and wash hands before continuing tasks
High priority/12A-09-4
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. New hire, provided employee reporting agreement to complete.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sinks by the ice machine and the left of the dish room. No paper towels at hand sink by ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floors under cooking equipment soiled with grease.
Basic/36-10-4
Food stored on floor. Box of Chicken tenders on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hood filters moderately soiled. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease and shelf under flat top with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Three-compartment sink not set up correctly. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Manager states due to the velocity of water in the hose faucet. Corrected on site at the time of inspection.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 comp sink
Basic/29-11-4

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.