Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar

2901 W Oakland Park Blvd A20-21, Oakland Park, FL 33311

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

By comparison, the average Oakland Park facility scores 85, putting Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

16-62-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees more than 4 month no training.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked goat, cooked turkey, etc. Per operator all 48+ hours. No date marks.

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1. Case of soda in plastic bottles stored directly on the floor behind front counter. 2. Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of napkins on the floor under front counter.

25-05-4

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

16-01-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar 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 Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joyeuse Caribbean Creole Cuisine & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.

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