Jb's Resto

18138 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33169
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jb's Resto has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Jb's Resto was last inspected on Jul 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with renovations, needs to submit plans.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator.
51-13-4
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in sauce (127F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen and front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage rack soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels in the reach in cooler dated back to July 6, as per operator items were cooked yesterday. Operator placed new labels on the containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor by the bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing equipment in the middle compartment. Educated operator how to properly set up 3 compartment sink and to rewash and sanitize the pots and pans properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
41
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
26
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Oct 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jb's Resto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jb's Resto on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Jb's Resto compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Jb's Resto most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Jb's Resto's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jb's Resto have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jb's Resto 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 Jb's Resto inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jb's Resto is inspected around two times per year on average.