Adam & Joe Know Lunch
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Adam & Joe Know Lunch eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “dented/rusted cans present”, which has been cited four times.
Adam & Joe Know Lunch's latest score of 52 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips (110F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator increased heat. Rechecked 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon over cucumbers on sipped rack in walk-in cooler . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed country sausage dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter stored below hand sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email operator **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in brown sugar and granulated sugar containers the handles in contact brown sugar and granulated sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes tuna stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of sausage gravy not properly segregated.
08B-20-4
45
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed #10 stewed tomatoes on can rack. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce (120-130F - Hot Holding) in portion cups per employee held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Employee placed in pot to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch garbage can then slice onions without washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email form
03F-10-5
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. Email bulletin
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed container stock pile before being air dried
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in freezer gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling onions and slicing not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
41
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed avocado with ready to eat foods in make table #2. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen cooked chicken uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger Patties over ready to eat banana in reach in freezer. Operator relocated raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans. Pepper strips in kitchen storage area and coconut milk in front line area. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels at hand washing sink in dishwashing area unable to be dispensed. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals in dishwashing area and front area. Operator labeled both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance on the interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from uncovered cup with no straw in dishwashing area. Employee put a lid on and straw in beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys above prep table in main kitchen with food. Observed employee cellphone and eyeglasses in dishwasher area. Operator relocated cellphone and eyeglasses. Observed employee personal backpack and jacket stored on top of single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stockpiling before properly air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with bread on floor in kitchen area. Observed a box of tuna stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator cut avocado before washing. Operator discarded avocado at will. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour removed from original packaging not marked with common name. Operator corrected by adding labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Main kitchen cook line oven door handle- observed spray of bottles citrus spray wipe on oven door handle. Employee removed spray bottles of citrus spray wipe. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen prep line cutting board- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen cook line at oven- observed employee water bottle on cutting board- employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 dented can with olive in dry storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw ground beef stored over bacon in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old soiled residue buildup on can opener blade. -Observed brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked quinoa stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 08/31/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
14-21-4
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed box containing plastic wrap has old food residue.
25-25-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adam & Joe Know Lunch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adam & Joe Know Lunch on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Adam & Joe Know Lunch?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Adam & Joe Know Lunch.
How does Adam & Joe Know Lunch compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Adam & Joe Know Lunch most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Adam & Joe Know Lunch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Adam & Joe Know Lunch have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Adam & Joe Know Lunch means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Adam & Joe Know Lunch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Adam & Joe Know Lunch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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