Joe's Grill Takeout

19 Sw 15 St, Dania Beach, FL 33004

Other

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Joe's Grill Takeout appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Dania Beach restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink behind front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Kitchen is in a separate room from front counter area. **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees throughout establishment. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in ware washing room. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to hand washing sink in ware washing room. **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle water on floor behind front counter. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-47-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in low boy cooler at front counter.

05-09-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen.

36-24-5

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.

36-36-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle water on floor behind front counter.

08B-47-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees throughout establishment. Operator placed signs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Partial bag of rice on floor under prep table.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in container of standing water on cold line. Employee dumped water and replaced tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade bucket to proper 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cash and proceeded to grab a Togo plate to serve a customer without removing gloves nor washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Lamp - ; Cooked chicken (125-127F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Chef reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.pots and pants stored in hand washing sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - 1) Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. 2) Case of soda stored on floor next to soda cooler entrance door. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Grill Takeout last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Grill Takeout on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe's Grill Takeout?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joe's Grill Takeout.

How does Joe's Grill Takeout compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?

Joe's Grill Takeout most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.

Has Joe's Grill Takeout's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Grill Takeout have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joe's Grill Takeout 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 Joe's Grill Takeout inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Grill Takeout is inspected around three times per year on average.

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