JOEY AVENTURA
19505 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida, 33180
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10813154
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on 2 clean containers on shelf.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon inside of cook line drawers. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on 2nd floor near walk in coolers. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on 2nd floor near walk in coolers. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/26/2024
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Fish was located on prep table. Chef moved to cooker. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8666979
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed establishment using non food grade towels as a liner for various foods.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on prep table.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - 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. Observed employee cutting and touching ready to eat vegetables with bare hands. Employee then proceeded to put on gloves without washing hands first. Advised manager who then coached employee and instructed him to wash hands. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362691
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed chef using bowl with no handle to dispense baking powder. Chef discarded bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded water.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over dishes in ware wash area. Manager created work order to remove device. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining pan of raw chicken. Chef removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice buckets stored in hand washing sink. Located next to ice machine. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 763-2300
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(2,325 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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