JOJOS TASTES OF CHICAGO
3761 S NOVA RD, Port Orange FL 32129 · 3866756033
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: heavy whipping cream 47F, sliced provolone cheese 47F, Mozzarella cheese block 48F, pizza sauce 48F, raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 60F
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016017187 | Jan 19, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 | $240 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -container of raw shell eggs inside stand up cooler stored above bags of shredded cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 60F inside unit for 1.5 hours while waiting dir replacement cooler for line. Manager placed into cooler to rapidly cool down, rechecked 45 minutes later at 48F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -some debris stuck to can opener blade
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor. -case of individual salt containers
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -multiple drain lines-floor drains
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -debris around baseboards/under/behind equipment in back storage and cook areas. Advised to deep clean floors. -some grease
Hole in or other damage to wall. -some holes/gaps around utility lines. Advised to fill.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -drain line under cooler across from pizza oven
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -warewashing, handling soiled dishes in cleaning basin of 3 compartment sink prior to touching/sorting clean pans/equipment from dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza sauce, water added 58-62F out on table next to cut station. Advised to use time as a public health control for 4 hour maximum and discard afterwards if leaving out for continued use. Manager added time stamp for 4 hour maximum use based on when product was removed from refrigerator
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese pizza(no time marking if TPHC) 72-78F. Placed on top of pizza boxes next to oven less than 2 hours, time placed on pizza
Toxic substances/chemicals improperly stored on top of ice machine in back.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink in ware washing area used to store some used dishes/utensils
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some minor substance on sidewalls/interior of ice machine in back
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense food from bulk containers
Clean bowls,plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -top shelf used to store plates not inverted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom left side of back door/seal
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets to reach in freezer at end of cookline
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -under hand sink on cook line
pizza peel stored on soiled surface between uses. -top of oven
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -carbon build up on flat top
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -some minor black substance inside crevices of splash guard
Exterior door has a gap at the bottom threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas in back, near corners of floor/wall/baseboards/grout
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bag of sugar in back
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -on wall near back door
Jun 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -only certified food manager certificate present, Patsy C. Iennaco expired 6/11/2024
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -pizzas for slices
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in rear prep area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing bracelet, other employee wearing watch, both engaged in food preparation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: heavy whipping cream 47F, sliced provolone cheese 47F, Mozzarella cheese block 48F, pizza sauce 48F, raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 60F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink blocked by gray counter top and stack of 2L bottles of soda, operator removed obstacles
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -only certified food manager certificate present, Patsy C. Iennaco expired 6/11/2024
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front service area -handwash sink next to triple sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -pizzas for slices
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. -multiple employees lacking proof of required state approved employee training
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked meatballs, per operator cooked on Sunday, 6/23/2024, lacking date marking -cooked lasagna portions, per operator cooked more than 24 hours ago lacking date marking
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink next to table-top oven, operator tightened hardware on handles
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in rear prep area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing bracelet, other employee wearing watch, both engaged in food preparation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of pizza sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to triple sink has no sign -handwash sinks in front kitchen area, signs state "HAND WASH ONLY" Inspector provided handwash signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -pairs of pliers stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink being used to store bucket of dish detergent, operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents in prep area soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -two sets of tongs hanging off oven door, operator relocated
Interior microwave has a light accumulation of food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -hot and cold water handles loose on handwash sink next to counter-top oven.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine lightly soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.