Joanna's Marketplace
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
25
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Joanna's Marketplace stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 11 violations to closer to 17 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10/25. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler at baker area; raw eggs over fruits and cream. Operator had eggs placed to bottom shelf storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in coolers in prep area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tart with pastry cream(47F - Cold Holding); eggs (55+F - ambient).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in coolers in prep area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tart with pastry cream(47F - Cold Holding); eggs (55+F - ambient).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple knife magnets. Observed on several dry food and dish racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Gatorade bottle in reach in cooler next to kitchen exit. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in several reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled located behind coffee counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior. Operator had associate wipe down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed outside of walk in cooler. Operator removed and threw away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout kitchen and office.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in coolers in prep area with ambient temp of 55F. The following Tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: tart with pastry cream(47F - Cold Holding); eggs (55+F - ambient).
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on bakers table. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler behind salad station counter is.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in behind deli counter. Operator had associates wipe out clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in parts of kitchen and walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
25
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on knife magnets throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven door handles soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed across warewash area. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed outlet cords with dust accumulation. Observed tops of ovens with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and walk in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed lidocaine on countertop above food prep area. Operator voluntarily threw away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in: soup (50F - Cooling); brisket (46F - Cooling); ground beef (47F - Cooling). As per operator; food was prepared the day before. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in: soup (50F - Cooling); brisket (46F - Cooling); ground beef (47F - Cooling). As per operator; food was prepared day before. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine with 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator set up triple sink and will discontinue use until dm is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmers near warewash area: Brussels sprouts (109F - Hot Holding); noodles (111F - Hot Holding). As per operator, just placed in warmer and warmer was turned up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on knife magnets throughout establishment. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu not marked; operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven door handles soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed across warewash area. Observed outside of walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple boards in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in bakery on table. Operator had employee move to secure location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of lime juice in container across dish machine. Operator had employee remove during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor near bathrooms. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed outlet cords with dust accumulation. Observed tops of ovens with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and walk in. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in cooler above food for customers. Operator removed items from top shelf to be properly segregated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
18
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken breast not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made 24 hours ago. Operator labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Nicholas G 2/25/2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in back prep area
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up box. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Operator placed tile. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
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 raw mahi thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler near cook line. Operator cut open bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
55
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked salmon at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (102 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the oven to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to dishwasher machine. Paper towels was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed as per operator some employees need to do the training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 42 seat (inside and outside) and the establishment is approved for 16.
51-15-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with cooked beef and container with raw chicken with vegetables stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved the products to a shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handle touching the cut lettuce at front counter. Operator removed the utensils handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved six inches from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
45
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegetables broth labeled 02-24-2024, more than seven days. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed vegetables broth labeled 02-24-2024, more than seven days. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (122 F - Hot Holding) at hot cage front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the oven to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish. Operator relocated the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed brisket gravy from two days ago not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water was turned off at employee bathroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans and containers stored in dirty shelves.
24-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at walk-in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several places the wall is disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking water from pipe under hand wash sink employee bathroom.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at preparation area. Operator picked up the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
30
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 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 at the pastry hot box Turkey croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (125F - Hot Holding);. Per operator less than two hours. Operators reheating croquettes . Observed at the kitchen area hot box vegetables (110F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than one hour. The hot box temperature was raised to improve hot holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the pastry area reach in cooler shell eggs over strawberries. Operator move the strawberries to a new location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler noddles (46F - Cold Holding); lentils (50F - Cold Holding); wildrice (60F - Cold Holding);. Operator is discardingTCS food with more than 24 hours. Operator called technician.and rented a refrigerated truck **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the quinoa container a plastic cup with out handle used a scoop. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.. Operator is moving the food stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves of the deli three door with rust **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with portion cup stored on the floor of the deli **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed black knifes by the market entrance not all presented with the handle first. Operator removed the knifes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed quinoa container without name lable **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Jul 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the small white reach in cooler at the bakery ; egg wash (50F - Cold Holding). Less than two hours Operator moved the ehh wash to a new reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at the preparation a plastic cup without handle used as a scoop in the rice container
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing tile by the bakery entrance
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the walk in cooler bread stored on the floor
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation area .
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the bakery soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joanna's Marketplace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joanna's Marketplace on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joanna's Marketplace?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Joanna's Marketplace.
How does Joanna's Marketplace compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Joanna's Marketplace most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Joanna's Marketplace's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joanna's Marketplace have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joanna's Marketplace 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 Joanna's Marketplace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joanna's Marketplace is inspected around three times per year on average.
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