Don Jediondo

12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sawgrass Mall Garden Food Cort Space 237, Sunrise, FL 33323
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Don Jediondo stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Don Jediondo trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hogao (54F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hogao (54F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items have been cooling for more than 6 hours but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - -Observed hand wash sink used to store bottle containing chemical. - Observed hand wash sink used to hold knife and cutting board. PIC removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table next to walk-in freezer. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Observed boxes of fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. - Observed boxes of yucca stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under clean utensil shelf.
36-22-4
47
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 employees preparing food, not hair restraint
13-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Mop on floor, Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Jun 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Jediondo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Jediondo on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Don Jediondo compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Don Jediondo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Don Jediondo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Jediondo have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Don Jediondo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Don Jediondo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Jediondo is inspected around three times per year on average.