JUAN'S MARKETPLACE
11198 POLO CLUB RD, Wellington FL 33414 · 561-232-2927
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 13 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 6 flies flying around in kitchen over trash cans. Operator killed flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,420
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025041573 | May 7, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $1,100 |
| 2--2025027110 | Feb 10, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Employee primed: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 8 flies flying around in kitchen 2 landing on prep counter and prep table. Operator killed some.
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. At bar area: milk (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar area: milk (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who ran machine multiple times, operator replaced chlorine supply at recheck Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and after without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone and personal belongings inside of purse and after without washing hands handled clean and sanitized dishes at cook line, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Employee vaping in kitchen, inspector educated employee.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator who corrected solution to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jun 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 2 live small flying insects landing on cloth on flip top cooler with clean and sanitized spoon, on lid to reach in freezer, and trash can, discussed with operator who killed flying insects and cleaned and sanitized areas.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler under flip top, Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Discussed other operator see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In kitchen on table cooked pasta date marked 5/29/25, per operator product prepared last week see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under flip top raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and was removed from cooler for approximately 30 minutes, discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled, at bar a "plastic gun filled with salt used to kill insects stored on top of coffee maker, discussed with operator who removed plastic gun device and cleaned and sanitized area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler under flip top, Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Discussed other operator see stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board heavily grooved with black mold like substance, discussed with operator who discarded cutting board.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
May 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 6 flies flying around in kitchen over trash cans. Operator killed flies.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At grill area: commercially processed cheese sauce (85F at 10:15am; 88F at 10:40am- 2nd Reheat) As per chef, reheating since 8:30am. Commercially processed cheese sauce, reheating for the 2nd time, did not reheat to at least 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler next to hand wash sink: whipped butter packets(47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler next to hand wash sink: whipped butter packets (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At flip top cooler at cook line: butter (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator moved to quick chill.
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Live, small flying insects found. 6 flies flying around in kitchen over trash cans. Operator killed flies.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door reach in freezer: Raw shrimp in open bag stored over tortilla chips. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At grill area: commercially processed cheese sauce (85F at 10:15am; 88F at 10:40am- 2nd Reheat) As per chef, reheating since 8:30am. Commercially processed cheese sauce, reheating for the 2nd time, did not reheat to at least 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler next to hand wash sink: whipped butter packets(47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler next to hand wash sink: whipped butter packets (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At flip top cooler at cook line: butter (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator moved to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At grill area: commercially processed cheese sauce (85F at 10:15am; 88F at 10:40am- 2nd Reheat) As per chef, reheating since 8:30am. Commercially processed cheese sauce, reheating for the 2nd time, did not reheat to at least 165F in 2 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At flip top cooler next to hand wash sink: almond milk opened approximately 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler unit at cook line: pancake batter (47F at 10:20am; 47F at 11:30am- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 8am. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Item covered with plastic wrap. Operator placed in ice bath to quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At double door reach in cooler: Cooked rice cooked approximately 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water tap not working properly to turn on hot water at hand wash sink. Operator fixed during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Cooked rice stored uncovered in double door reach in cooler. Operator covered.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator, cracked raw shelled eggs then handled shredded cheese; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw tuna then handled several ready to eat food items in clean containers; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tunas bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. As per operator, stored overnight. See stop sale.
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. Flip top Cooler across from stove top; lower compartment of flip top cooler: raw burgers (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, all items stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top Cooler across from stove top; lower compartment of flip top cooler: raw burgers (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, all items stored overnight in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Flip top Cooler across from stove top: sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cheeses (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, all items transferred to unit from double door stainless steel reach in cooler 30 mins prior; Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; on grill: cooked chicken (65F- Hot holding) As per operator, cooked 1 hour prior. Operator discarded.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At reach in freezer: Cooked wings cooked then frozen as per operator, 2 days prior; not date marked. Operator date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several cooked food items cooked in house as per operator, 2 days prior; not date marked (cooked pasta, cooked beef, beef broth and cooked corn and potatoes). Operator date marked.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tunas bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. As per operator, stored overnight. See stop sale.
Nov 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Rusted can of marinara.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touch nose then handled knife and container of mayonnaise; no hand wash. Chef, washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At glass double reach in freezer: raw portioned breaded chicken in ziplock bags stored above bags of cooked potatoes. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door reach in cooler with produce: raw shelled eggs stored above various sauces. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tunas bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package and stored overnight in unit. See stop sale.
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. At Low boy cooler across from deep freezer: beef soup (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Low boy cooler across from deep freezer: beef soup (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant stored above sauces on shelf near bar area. Operator stored correctly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached eggs. Operator corrected.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths; establishment used quaternary ammonia. Repeat Violation**
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tunas bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package and stored overnight in unit. See stop sale.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding) tuna (47F - Cold Holding) bottom reach in cooler at end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) across from on cook line. Overstocked. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Moved to cooler. Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding) tuna (47F - Cold Holding) bottom reach in cooler at end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine quaternary
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen Hand sink at bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf outside kitchen door
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn to reach in cooler door by kitchen door Cracked plastic container on drying crack
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Had sink at bar
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers on in use avocados in flip top
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin label
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Three peppers in two door reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for consumption storing plastic water bottle at bar
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Apples contain stickers
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