Johnny Rockets
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Johnny Rockets has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Johnny Rockets was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Sunrise restaurant, which scores around 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler blue cheese (41-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today and was packed above fill line. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler blue cheese (41-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today and was packed above fill line. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to hold plastic container. PIC removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing glass cleaner in janitor room. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion beer cheese in low boy cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in low boy cooler at wait station, employee meal stored with restaurant food items. PIC removed employee meal. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
55
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw patties stored over ready to eat sauces in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on slicer in prep area. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting in dish washing area. PIC removed pans and placed pans to be rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
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 utensil handle not stored above lettuce. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed brownie cookie stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC covered brownie. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 6 flying insects at mop sink - Approximately 7 flying insects flying around and landing on wall at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jug stored in handwash sink. Employee removed and approximately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizer. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - Observed burgers stored in reach in freezer stored uncovered. - Observed chips stored in reach in freezer stored uncovered. - Observed chicken tenders stored in reach in freezer uncovered. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored next to service plates. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insect flying around dish washing area 2 flying insects flying around mop sink 4 flying insects flying around beer dispensing machine 1 flying insect landing in sink at bar 1 flying insect landing on sink at hand washing area Approximately 6 flying insects landing on rubber mat at entrance of bar Manager killed two. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flip to cooler #1 Observed in use equipment handle not stored above lettuce. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm manager discarded. new reading 200ppm.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
78
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Johnny Rockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Johnny Rockets on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnny Rockets?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Johnny Rockets.
How does Johnny Rockets compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Johnny Rockets most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Johnny Rockets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Johnny Rockets have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Johnny Rockets 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 Johnny Rockets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Johnny Rockets is inspected around three times per year on average.
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