Joel Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
55
Score
Joel Restaurant, located at 3300 Nw S River Dr, Miami, FL, had a recent inspection on March 20, 2026, which resulted in a moderate risk score. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and four minor violations. Historically, Joel Restaurant has maintained a pattern of mostly medium-risk scores across its twelve recorded inspections.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
27
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
32
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee organizing boxes then putting gloves on to go prep food. Coached her on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over calamari inside reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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