Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill

13889 Wellington Trce A20, Wellington, FL 33414
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Wellington restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
58
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler by cook line Dripping water from condenser all over food and floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors coming from drain and floor by ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Same **Time Extended**
36-64-5
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back prep area - handwashing sink blocked by boxes- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone and cigarettes over prep counter - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw calamari - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line - employee phone stored over flip top cooler and prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage- one dented can of marinara sauce- see stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At large six door reach in cooler-raw chicken 46-48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out for 30 minutes- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied- operator provided tag and placed with clams. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar spray bottle of PineSol not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
58
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw pork stored over box of chips- operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dishmachine area - directly above/ on top of the in use dish machine- approximately 10 rodent droppings at time of inspection- operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu- Ahi tuna salad and Ahi Tuna not identified as raw or undercooked.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At large three door cooler- tomato salad made Sunday 04/14/24 not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food stored over sauces/ dips in reach in cooler- operator removed.
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed- operator printed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At bar area- inside glass storage cooler- approximately 1 dead roach inside cooler between the shelving and wall- operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
45
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live small flying insects at desert prep area Approximately 20 live small flying insects at bar area close to office and between ice machines. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Approximately 7 live small flying insects between ice machines throughout the bar. Approximately 20 live small flying insects at bar area close to office between ice machines. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 live roaches crawling Approximately 3 live roaches at triple sink At bar area approximately 3 live roaches crawling at the side of cooler that stores glasses - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: 1 live roach crawling between wall and stainless steel table where single service food items a stored, close to bar. 1 live roach crawling in passage in front of triple glass door reach in cooler. 4 live roaches crawling under stainless steel table and steam table across from the cook line. Approximately 3 live roaches at dry food storage area, rice and sugar storage shelf; two behind the shelf and one crawling up the wall. 1 live roach crawling in the passage of kitchen. Manager was able to kill some of the roaches. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 6 dead roaches under and beside ice machine. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed under and behind storage shelf with rice, sugar. Approximately 4 dead roaches under storage shelf on the floor where oil is stored. Approximately 12 dead roaches in back storage area under low boy cooler with dressings and sauces and beside stainless steel table. Approximately 2 dead roaches on can storage rack. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 dead roaches. Behind stainless steel table across from triple sink approximately 20 dead roaches in an opening along lower section of wall. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple door stainless steel cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Approximately 4 dead roaches at glass storage low boy reach in cooler. Approximately 2 dead roaches behind triple glass door reach in cooler. 1 dead roach behind clean rack with pans. Approximately 4 dead roaches under triple sink in dish washing area. 1 dead roach in the passage of storage room where cans are stored. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. At cook line, drawers of cook top: sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Item over-stacked. See stop sale. Main walk in cooler: clam chowder (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Main walk in: vegetable soup (44F - Cooling); potato soup (44F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday and stored overnight. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, drawers of cook top: sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Item over-stacked. See stop sale. Main walk in cooler: clam chowder (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Pine-Sol stored on bar counter above beverages. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Main walk in: vegetable soup (44F - Cooling); potato soup (44F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday and stored overnight. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of baked beans; shredded sauerkraut.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live small flying insects at desert prep area Approximately 20 live small flying insects at bar area close to office and between ice machines.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 live roaches crawling Approximately 3 live roaches at triple sink At bar area approximately 3 live roaches crawling at the side of cooler that stores glasses
35A-05-4
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna labelled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At main walk in cooler: Pans of raw oysters and clams stored without tags.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beer walk in cooler: cooked rice (110F at 3:00pm; 96F at 3:37pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 40 minutes. At current cooling rate,rice will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to remove tightly wrapped plastic off container of rice.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabelled bottle of Pine- Sol stored on bar counter above beverages. Advised operator to label.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna labelled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 6 dead roaches under and beside ice machine. Approximately 10 dead roaches observed under and behind storage shelf with rice, sugar. Approximately 4 dead roaches under storage shelf on the floor where oil is stored. Approximately 12 dead roaches in back storage area under low boy cooler with dressings and sauces and beside stainless steel table. Approximately 2 dead roaches on can storage rack. At low boy reach in cooler: approximately 3 dead roaches. Behind stainless steel table across from triple sink approximately 20 dead roaches in an opening along lower section of wall. Approximately 12 dead roaches under triple door stainless steel cooler.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor under dry storage shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dishwashing area: Stainless steel shelves storing clean pans soiled.
23-03-4
17
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda gun at bar area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine , dishwasher machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( degreaser) not labeled.on kitchen area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.by server station, East side of Dining room. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink server station by East side of dining room. Operator provided . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler next to cook line gasket broken also ice machine door is broken
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Above soda machine, ice tea on server station East side of the building dining room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by Server Station. East side of restaurant dining room. Emailed sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Oysters, clams reach in cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3 door glass by expo side
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill.

How does Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Wellington?

Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.

Has Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill 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 Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.