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JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE

JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE in OCHOPEE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

39395 TAMIAMI TRAIL E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878709

  • 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

Inspection Date: 5/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722698

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735122

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603857

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528970

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356927

  • 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.