Don Jediondo
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Don Jediondo, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
Don Jediondo's latest score of 67 falls below the Sunrise average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen, raw steak stored over ready to eat chicken. PIC removed steak. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Cutting board used to season chicken and steak. Board not sanitized after used to season chicken. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in low boy cooler at cook line, raw chicken (48F at 1:00 - Cooling since 11:00, second temperature 48F at 2:05). Item is being cooled in cooler with damaged gasket resulting in cold air escaping. Ice added to items to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice cooked 02/10 not date marked in walk-in cooler. PIC date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep sink next to cook line. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Still observed.
53A-05-6
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, pork ribs, cooked potatoes prepared prior to 12:00pm the day prior to inspection not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: - No handle pan used to scoop ice from ice machine. - no handle bowl used to portion cooked white rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to flip top cooler. Employee discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed uncooked peeled potatoes stored on floor next to mop sink. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Observe draining from ice machine onto floor in kitchen area.
29-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on preparation sink next to flip top cooler.
21-12-4
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.- Walk-in cooler Observed beans (51F - Cooling) per operator, Item has been cooling the day prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. Observed chicken (64-81F - Cooling. Per operator, chicken has been cooling approximately 2.5 hours prior to inspection. Item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - walk-in cooler Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beans in walk-in cooler items not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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.- Walk-in cooler Observed beans (51F - Cooling) per operator, Item has been cooling the day prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. Observed chicken (64-81F - Cooling. Per operator, chicken has been cooling approximately 2.5 hours prior to inspection. Item did not make it to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line Observed cooked onions (101F - Hot Holding) reheated to 166F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an accumulation of cooked rice debris in hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back of house. Employee placed paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Walk-in cooler Observed cooked peppers prepared over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at drain below ice machine.
29-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Liquid margarine stored on floor. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to hand wash sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris in ice machine.
22-20-5
29
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Jediondo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Jediondo on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Jediondo?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Jediondo.
How does Don Jediondo compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Don Jediondo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Don Jediondo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Jediondo have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.
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