Jar+Fork

270 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Jar+Fork has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 8, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen area.

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing batteries.

05-08-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. No Drop ceiling in dishwashing area and Food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 50 seating in the restaurant hotel and restaurant license say 18 **Repeat Violation**

51-15-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under Flat top kitchen area.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler door gasket. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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

14-17-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 12 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener food debris.

22-02-4

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

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 48 seats in the establishment hotel and restaurant says 18 issue operator a Seating change evaluation form. **Repeat Violation**

51-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top, walk-in cooler cooler gaskets, oven. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jar+Fork last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jar+Fork on file is from Jan 8, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jar+Fork?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jar+Fork.

How does Jar+Fork compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Jar+Fork most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Jar+Fork's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jar+Fork have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jar+Fork means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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