Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant

11 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server dumping ice inside HWS by front line entrance.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not marked with last sold day.

01C-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside crab walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at several HWS.

31B-04-4

Mar 21, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at main line at kitchen.

24-05-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at cook line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese and lettuce not covered at reach cooler by main line. Employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish and beef over vegetables at the cook line. The chef moved the vegetables to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over condensed milk in the produce and dairy walk-in cooler. The chef had the egg's moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt and pepper. The chef removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the dry storage area. The manager had the tanks chained to the wall. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed it and displayed it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the salad preparation area.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guards soiled in the walk-in #8. The chef had the fan guards cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at potatoes production area.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.

11-27-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard at walk-in coolers at main kitchen area soiled and AC vents soiled at the pit area.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered at walk-in cooler 10. Manager covered product. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of smaller warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at large dishmachine area.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal pans at ware washing area.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooling drawer in disrepair near frying station at cookline at main kitchen.

14-11-5

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk inside walk in cooler Operator placed date mark on item.

02C-03-5

Oct 27, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant.

How does Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant 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 Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joes Stone Crabs Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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