Joey's Wynwood
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Joey's Wynwood eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing two vacuum breakers at the double bib split located in the back area near sink.
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 to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when turning on hot water knob at the hand wash sink in the front area. Operator was able to turn on hot water from the plumbing. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided it via email to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary and chlorine testing kit for three compartment sink and dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer located near cook line with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-17-4
78
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled located in back prep area. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent located in kitchen prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup at the front bar area used to scoop ice. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for quaternary three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray container near front bar area containing sanitizer with no label. Operator placed label immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop in front bar area. Operator discarded and placed a new scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in back prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board in outside bar area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
74
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and blue cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable near prep line.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed four squeeze bottles containing oil with no label near cook line. Operator placed correct labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front bar. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the cooked pasta. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both bathrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the cooked pasta. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
67
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside the hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed at the bar area. Operator provided paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken plastic container with tomatoes inside the reach in cooler. Operator replaced container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation area. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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 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 inside the reach in cooler. Operator opened bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey's Wynwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey's Wynwood on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey's Wynwood?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joey's Wynwood.
How does Joey's Wynwood compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Joey's Wynwood most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Joey's Wynwood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joey's Wynwood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey's Wynwood 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 Joey's Wynwood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey's Wynwood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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