Dania Beach, Broward County

JOE'S WOOD GRILL

1504 S FEDERAL HWY, Dania Beach, FL 33004

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jan 23, 2026
City
Dania Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 24320895

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in prep area, raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables.

16-37-1

Detail 24320898

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 24320896

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area and meat prep area, no paper towels pro. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 24320897

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training certification number no5 filled out for some employees.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 24027944

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two large food container lids in handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24027946

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary sanitizer at establishment.

50-09-4

Detail 24027945

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No available on establishment

08B-38-4

Detail 24027948

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24027947

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager provided Corrected On-Site

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 23383059

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burger patties stored over raw fish in drawer cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw beef and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23383056

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler behind front counter ; Coleslaw (60F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to another reach in cooler to quick chill. Technician arrived to check unit during inspection.

31B-03-4

Detail 23383053

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room at the back of house. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23383055

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.

13-04-4

Detail 23383060

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 23383058

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in cook line.

36-11-4

Detail 23383057

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole on floor on the right side of walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Detail 23383061

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23383054

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter next to steam table. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23170006

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed same Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23170007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed same Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23168161

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese inside Kenmore refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23168159

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent dropping on floor , right side of ice machine in dry storage room. 8 rodent dropping on floor on the left side of storage shelf in ware washing room. 3 rodent droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 3 rodent droppings on floor under prep table in cook line. 3 rodent droppings on floor on the right corner by entry door in walk in cooler. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23168156

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23168163

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23168157

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23168162

Basic - Case of Single-service articles (cutlery)improperly stored on floor in storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23168158

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23168160

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves inside walk in cooler and under shelf in ware washing room #2. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23168154

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk in cooler. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23168153

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of fryer oil on floor inside storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23168155

Basic - Victory Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. Warning

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 22848348

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed same Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 22848349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed same Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22848347

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed same Time Extended

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 18

01B-36-5

Detail 22843493

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two doors Desmon reach in cooler-; smoked pork (51F - Cooling), per manager food held on unit, overnight. Employee discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-30-5

Detail 22843506

High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two doors Desmon reach in cooler-; smoked pork (51F - Cooling), per manager food held on unit, overnight. See stop sale Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22843500

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Manager renewed on line, during inspection. Observed new printed license, expiration date December 1, 2024. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22843507

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. Poster emailed Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22843499

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cook line, trash can in front of sink, manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22843501

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22843498

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line-Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22843502

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22843494

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small machine, next to bar room Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22843510

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler in cook line, three containers of employee food. Manager removed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22843496

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working in cook line, wearing 3 bracelets, after instructed, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22843503

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22843495

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line, manager provided Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22843509

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22843505

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two gallons of cooking gallon on floor, inside storage room, employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22843508

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 4 compartment freezer, substantial build up of ice Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22843497

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee women restroom Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22843504

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Storage area- bottom shelf of Amana-RIC Warning

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 22152147

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Kenmore reach in freezer in kitchen, portions raw salmon above bags of fries. Manager moved salmon to bottom of freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22152146

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Baffle inside ice bin has mold like build up. Employee wiped and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22152145

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Employee made and posted new sign.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21913888

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. #227676593 Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21913883

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw brisket stored above containers of Macaroni and cheese in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21913880

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened since Monday per operator not date marked. Manager date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21913886

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in hand washing sink in kitchen and bar front entrance. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21913882

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21913887

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21913884

Basic - Gallon of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21913885

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Desmon 2 doors reach in cooler in back area.

25-05-4

Detail 21913881

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go container stored on floor front of kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-13-5

Detail 21582809

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Container of raw burgers in upper section of kitchen fliptop unit. Containers of cut vegetables and cooked sausage directly below. Employee moved burgers to drawers in lower cooler to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21582817

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Chef AAA reach in freezer, container of portioned raw salmon on top of bags of fries. Employee moved salmon to separate for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21582815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In back room Alto Sham, brisket (118F - Hot Holding). Per employee off grill and in unit less than 2 hrs. Employee returned to smoker grill to reheat for proper hot holding. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21582810

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Advised manager to clean as soon as possible. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 21582812

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC Joe Jaffarmadar

31B-02-4

Detail 21582813

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in bar. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21582814

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle in back prep room. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21582808

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in bar not secured.

10-17-4

Detail 21582807

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between fliptop and prep table. Employee removed and washed knife. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21582816

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in bar area. Sign provided to operator to post. Corrective Action Taken

14-55-4

Detail 21582811

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block with knives on prep table by fliptop unit. Employee removed knives, washed, and placed on prep table. Knife block removed. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21081949

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. Employees unable to locate food handler certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Observed at call back inspection same Time Extended

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21079578

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans of collard greens on shelf in store room dented with creased metal. Manager discarded cans. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21079580

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Initial reading 0 ppm chlorine. Employee replaced sanitizer and reran machine. Reading 100ppm chlorine after priming. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21079577

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reviewed by phone call during inspection. Confirmation # 216062196. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21079584

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Case of raw fish above bags of onion rings and fries in reach in freezer by kitchen. 2) Bags of raw fish above cases of fries in reach in chest freezer. Manager moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21079586

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed dishes at triple sink and loaded dishwasher and went back to cook line without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed proper hand wash procedures and employee stopped to wash hand and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21079583

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FLIP TOP - Raw burger (46-48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46-48F - Cold Holding); LOWER REACH IN -Cooked sausage (45-47F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (45-47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler less than two hours. Items moved to LOWBOY COOLER to quick chill. Do not use unit for TCS foods until temperature can be maintained at 41F or lower. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21079585

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. Employees unable to locate food handler certificates. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21079582

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) unlabeled bottle of unknown substance in storage area. 2) Sprayer bottle in walk-in cooler storage area not labeled. Managers labeled both bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21079581

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen no hot water due to damaged handle. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21079587

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee unopened drink in reach in cooler in storage. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

29-09-4

Detail 21079579

Basic - Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Handle on hot water faucet stripped leaving no hot water. Plumber called to repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20362733

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 live flies around and top of garbage cans, located outside of establishment Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20362730

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -front line-Flip top; cut lettuce (47°F - Cold Holding); mash potatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding), Per operator food held less than 4 hours, TCS foods moved to a working cooling unit -Victory - reach in cooler - two doors unit-; shredded cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50°F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, food moved to second reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20362731

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in freezer- several containers of beans, made it on 7/22/21, employee dated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20362734

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. - front line- flip top, ambient temperature thermometer (52°F) -Victory- reach in cooler, ambient temperature thermometer( 48°F) Warning

33-17-4

Detail 20362732

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Approximately 6 garbage cans are in need of cleaning Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20362727

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Upper frame inside back door Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20362728

Basic - Open dumpster lid. 3 garbage cans with open lid Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20362729

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning