Joey Aventura

19505 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1150, Aventura, FL 33180

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Joey Aventura appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Aventura average 76, so Joey Aventura is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Apr 9, 2025

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon inside of cook line drawers. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on 2nd floor near walk in coolers. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on 2nd floor near walk in coolers. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on 2 clean containers on shelf.

16-46-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 6, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting and touching ready to eat vegetables with bare hands. Employee then proceeded to put on gloves without washing hands first. Advised manager who then coached employee and instructed him to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed establishment using non food grade towels as a liner for various foods.

21-05-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on prep table.

10-07-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining pan of raw chicken. Chef removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice buckets stored in hand washing sink. Located next to ice machine. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded water.

10-07-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over dishes in ware wash area. Manager created work order to remove device. **Corrective Action Taken**

35B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed chef using bowl with no handle to dispense baking powder. Chef discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Apr 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joey Aventura last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joey Aventura on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joey Aventura?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joey Aventura.

How does Joey Aventura compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

Joey Aventura most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Aventura average of 76.

Has Joey Aventura's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joey Aventura have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joey Aventura means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Joey Aventura inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joey Aventura is inspected around two times per year on average.

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