JOE'S CAFE
1913 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered potatoes stored next to wash compartment of three compartment sink, sink full of soapy water. Employee moved potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket at cook line. Cook properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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 flip top cooler// tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler// tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler// tzatziki dressing (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observers hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked; bin of peeled potatoes stored in front of sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw chicken tender (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, as per operator items held out of temperature for 20 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed at cooling drawer under grill. -steaks 47F cold holding as per operator item out of temperature for approximately 20 hours. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed brisket thawing in container with standing water. Operator placed in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 00ppm after 3 attempts. Operator set up triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line, cracked eggs then proceeded to grab clean plate. Educated employee on proper handwashing techniques. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw chicken tender (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, as per operator items held out of temperature for 20 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw chicken tender (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, as per operator items held out of temperature for 20 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).