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JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE

JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE in OCHOPEE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.6/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

39395 TAMIAMI TRAIL E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13507680

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-23-5:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. The toilet in the men's restroom does not flush.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 12/1/2025. Operator renewed the license during the course of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The food manager certification for Lisa Daniels has expired.

8/28/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10878709

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler next to the make table cooler raw chicken is stored above raw ground beef. Operator moved items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Lisa Daniels 8/20/2020 is expired.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

5/8/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10722698

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling in the dish washing area is a grooved wood surface.

11/18/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8735122

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are 2 unlabeled containers of flour under a shelf at the food pickup window.

4/1/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8603857

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**

2/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8528970

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table on the cool line raw chicken is stored over crab cake mix. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper at the hand washing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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
  • 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. Inspector provided operator with the employee health reporting agreement in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

10/17/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8356927

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler is damaged.
  • 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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand sink in the dish washing area.