JOUJOU CARIBBEAN TAKE-0UT
331 WEST PALM DRIVE, Florida City FL 33034 · 3059103519
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
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. Form was provided to operator.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs store over bread at reach in cooler at front counter. Advised operator to store products properly. Operator fixed products properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green container stored inside of the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed green container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 78F at front counter. Operator discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink across steam table. Operator posted handwashing sign.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar above the triple sink.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for stored containers of fried pork, cooked rice and legume, as per operator was made the day before.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at cook line hold filters soiled with grease build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at rear storage area.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all food stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator over cooked and stored 24 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the rice container.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by the front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on Oct 2024.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77°F on preparation table.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler located by the front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 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. Observed Hot Dog (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed inside reach in cooler the previous day. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Dog (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was prepared the previous day. Stop sale issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken prepared more than 24 hours before stored in reach in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in reach in cooler out of temperature.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in hallway near kitchen entrance
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in hallway near kitchen entrance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler in hallway.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed establishment without A/C.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from reach in cooler draining on floor.
Apr 8, 2024□ 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee fish was stored since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee fish was stored since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Hand wash sink no hot water.Observed water reached 80° F after water running for about 5 minutes.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 80° F after running for about 5 minutes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen and at the bathroom.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 80° F after running for about 5 minutes.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pan stored with 3 boiled eggs stored on the floor. Employee removed them from the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the front.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed veggies stored inside a supermarket bag in the reach in freezer. Operator was advised to use food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooke goat at the reach in cooler at the front. Operator was advised to placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen.
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. Form was provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed goat and veggies stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located by the AC unit.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach in cooler handle in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door by the mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front and also at the reach in freezer at the back.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed fish inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified.
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.