Jj's Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
29
Score
Jj's Cuisine has been inspected six times since 2022. Jj's Cuisine was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Homestead restaurant, which scores around 70. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole with tomato (45F - Cold Holding); barbecue ribs (47F - Cold Holding). As per manager for more than 12 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired since January 31, 2026. Operator renewed license at the time of the inspection. January 31, 2027.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 9 thawed bags of raw salmon stored inside ROP. Coached manager on proper procedures.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole with tomato (45F - Cold Holding); barbecue ribs (47F - Cold Holding). As per manager for more than 12 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used for ice dumping. Coach manager.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at bar blocked with trash can. Manager removed trash can. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up at ice cream reach in freezer at front counter. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Handwash sinks in the kitchen soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water at front counter handwash sink
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloths at bar. Coach manager.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at kitchen entrance not label. Observed container of sugar at bar not label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 9 thawed bags of raw salmon stored inside ROP. Coached manager on proper procedures.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored at prep table at kitchen entrance.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bags of onions stored on floor at dry storage area.
08B-42-4
29
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
95
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed 2 ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not labeled at the front counter. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the storage shelf.
25-06-4
90
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter at ice machine. Operator wrote date installed on filter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside next to cook line.
35B-01-4
82
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef bone inside of a nonfood grade bag at reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge inside of the hand wash sink located at preparation area. Manager removed the sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not stored inverted under preparation table at kitchen area. Operator inverted the pans and pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj's Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj's Cuisine on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj's Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jj's Cuisine.
How does Jj's Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Jj's Cuisine most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Jj's Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jj's Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jj's Cuisine 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 Jj's Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jj's Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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