JOE'S CAFE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2026-03-11: Observed all SafeStaff Food Handler Certificates are Expired. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape utilized on door handle on reach-in cooler beside cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grayish black like substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle not on pad or solid surface , sitting on grass/ dirt surface behind building.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup,of dust like substance on the fan guard in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of cooler on cookline, operator stated they have a repair service coming to repair. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and tile above front counter with build up of dust like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed ceiling vent and tile above front counter with build up of dust like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing near the stove on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed floor tiles missing near the stove on the cook line Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish slime like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and tile above front counter with build up of dust like substance.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unloaded plastic beverage cup above hot steam well. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled along wall where the dish machine and 3 compartment sink are in rear kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusting. Repeat Violation

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 crack she'll eggs then handle spatula without washing hands.

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. Observed employee touching cooked toast with bare hands.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed whole cucumbers individually wrapped in grocery store like bags in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich unit soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance inside ice machine bin.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. I observed floor soiled under dishwasher, storage shelves, around cook-line, and in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed soda machine on top of particle board shelf which is chipping. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris in the walk in cooler on wire shelving and on reach in cooler door gaskets.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusting on shelves in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of grease/dust on ceiling vents in kitchen cooking area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris under cook line equipment, dishwasher and food storage shelves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed particle board under soda machine chipping and peeling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris ob wire shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine.

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.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving and kitchen equipment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Particle board underneath soda machine peeling/chipping.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen hamburger patties thawing at room temperature.

Basic - Wall ac vent soiled with accumulated dust.

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. Observed employee pick up toast from toaster with bare hands and plate for a customer. Discussed proper bare hand contact with operator. Operator spoke to employee who then picked up toast with wax paper during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with only soap and cold water at hand washing sink. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed uncooked corned beef hash over deli meat in reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for butter, shell eggs, or cheese.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by three compartment sink.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by beverage dispenser not secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vent above dishwasher table.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator contacted owner who said will post by next inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container while washing dishes. Employee removed beverage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cooling towels hanging on shelf above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler .

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor by fryer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on wire shelf next to fryer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor grease buildup on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware basket with silverware stored upright by register.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing in reach in cooler on cook's line.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on cutting board of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled plastic container of cinnamon sugar in prep area across from three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reachin cooler

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor grease buildup

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked food in reachin freezer Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over food prep table Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.