Jj's Diner
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Jj's Diner has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Jj's Diner was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Jj's Diner's latest score of 74 falls below the Miami Springs average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean aluminum lids stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed both lids from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yuca and pork containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered both containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under HWS in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside seasoning container under prep table in front of stove in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions bag and plastic containers with sauces stored on Walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in front of three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at reach in cooler in front of deep fryers in kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yuca container uncovered inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryers in kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from cook line, raw steak (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator was prepped less than 4 hours. Employee removed and placed into walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table across from fryer, rices and beans (121F - Hot Holding), as per employee it was prepped the day before and reheated for use less than an hour ago. Employee discarded item after bare hand contact.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked rice and beans with bare hands, to test temperature of rice when asked for reason it was left out on prep table unattended. Employee discarded container of rice and beans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler a container of raw chicken stored over a container of coleslaw. Employee removed and placed in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler, a container of raw chicken stored over packages of raw beef. Employee removed and placed in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge had no knowledge of proper methods to calibrate thermometer. Provided operator with handouts on thermometer calibration. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal mixing bowl stored in a container of beans at dry storage area of kitchen. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1,2023 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal food stored in reach in cooler used for establishment. Employee removed and placed into personal items bin. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a box of plastic juice bottles stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink located in kitchen slow draining water.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, a container of raw chicken not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of cooking oil and soy sauce not labeled. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
67
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mint leaves stored directly in thank you bags inside reach in cooler. Operator stored leaves in clear bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in back kitchen. Employee put pork under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator discarded water with sanitizer and prepared bucket with sanitizer again. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over beef soup and coleslaw inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed inside Men's restroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf in front of three compartment sink. Employee put them upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled Walk in cooler shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj's Diner on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jj's Diner.
How does Jj's Diner compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Jj's Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Jj's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jj's Diner have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jj's Diner 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 Jj's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jj's Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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