JOJO'S CAFE
Lantana Road
Florida, 33462
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10765637
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Interior of microwave dirty. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Pasta and styrofoam cups stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Pasta and styrofoam cups stored on floor in walk in cooler Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764976
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook and dish washer with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Cook and dish washer no hair restraint. Admin Complaint
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Admin Complaint
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Floor and wall junctures not coved in warewashing areas Admin Complaint
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in the wall to the right of steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Hole in the wall to the right of steam table Admin Complaint
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Interior of microwave dirty. Admin Complaint
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on Muffins and sliced bread in front of register. prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Muffins and sliced bread not labeled in front of register. Operator removed foods Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Pasta and styrofoam cups stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Pasta and styrofoam cups stored on floor in walk in cooler Admin Complaint
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing area Admin Complaint
- 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of Nasal Spray over food preparation area.improperly stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Container of Nasal Spray over food preparation area.improperly stored. Admin Complaint
- 09-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Waitress removed toast out of toaster with bare hands in wait area . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Waitress removing toasted muffin from toaster with bare hands. Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Wiping cloth container at cook line 200+. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Dishwasher stated working 4 months ago and also preps some potatoes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-25: Dishwasher not trained yet. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833037
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Bacon contaminated by unsanitized cardboard egg holder on cook line.See stop sale. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Cook and dish washer with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under register across soda machine. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in warewashing areas. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in the wall to the right of steam table. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on Muffins and sliced bread in front of register. prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Warning
- 12B-10-4:Basic - Owner smoking in a food preparation and warewashing area across walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Pasta and styrofoam cups stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing area. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - 2 Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells on cook line.See stop sale. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of Nasal Spray over food preparation area.improperly stored. Warning
- 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. Waitress removed toast out of toaster with bare hands in wait area . Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bacon contaminated by unsanitized cardboard egg holder. Time/temperature control for safety half and half re-served to customers. Waitress stated they rotate the creamers when they come back from the table and reserve. Warning
- 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. Butter 62F, butter chips 55F, in wait station removed from cold holding at 7am. Reviewed time as a public health control with operator. At 11:10am butter 68F and butter chips 58F in wait station . Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 62F, butter chips 55F, in wait station removed from cold holding at 7am. Reviewed time as a public health control with operator. At 11:10am butter 68F and butter chips 58F in wait station . See stop sale Warning
- 07-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety half and half re-served to customers in wine cooler across register. Waitress stated they rotate the creamers when they come back from the table and reserve. Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ at cookline. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pooled eggs 50F-52F at 9:20am cook stated pooled at 8:45am and left out at room temperature . Pooled eggs at 10:00am 51F-52F. Operator placed eggs on ice . Rechecked at 10:35 41F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime can opener next to slicer. Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC has no knowledge of cold holding temperatures. Certified food managers is smoking in the kitchen across walk in cooler. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Dishwasher stated working 4 months ago and also preps some potatoes. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving undercooked eggs and burgers. Printed consumer advisory for operator. Operator refused to place on the wall.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer, bleach cleaner not labeled on shelf at cook line. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832497
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: No proof of food manager license. PIC Gilbert Garcia. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: No proof of any employee training. Admin Complaint
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator to post. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: No consumer advisory. Printed advisory for operator. Operator placed on wall behind bar. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735678
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Prep table - sausage gravy (106F - Cooling) at 9:30am operator stated heat cooling since 7:00am. See stop sale. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Utilizing cleaning towels in direct contact with American cheese and cooked sausage - operator removed and replaced with deli paper. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. White reach in cooler - fresh shell eggs over tortillas skins. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Prep table - sausage gravy (106F - Cooling) at 9:30am operator stated heat cooling since 7:00am. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator to post. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585839
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557108
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched with bare hand shirt then handled soufflé cup without washing hands first instructed employee employee on proper hand washing - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked potatoes - operator moved ground beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. All the below foods not portioned or prepared today - small hot line make table - Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight and more than 4 hours - See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the below foods were not portioned or prepared today. small hot line make table - Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight and more than 4 hours - See Stop Sale. top unit - chopped ham (51F - Cold Holding); ground cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states held under 4 hours - operator moved to ice bath. Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - beef soup (129F - Cooling) 9:45am cooling since 9:30am recheck 10:30am 109F. Operator added more ice to shallow ice bath to facilitate the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed and emailed to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning