Joys Roti Delights
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Joys Roti Delights has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Lauderhill restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
33
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
52
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamarind stored inside non food grade to go bag, inside walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed oxtail (58F - Cooling) overnight inside walk in cooler. Oxtail was stored inside deep container, covered. Oxtail never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) in kitchen. Operator remade and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed oxtail (58F - Cooling) overnight inside walk in cooler. Oxtail was stored inside deep container, covered. Oxtail never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed green bell peppers, inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for some back of house employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chickpeas stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
37
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (112-130F - Hot Holding) in steam table per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Employee removed and reheated on stove. Rechecked 170F-182F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher washing chlorine 0 Ppm chlorine sanitizer empty. Operator replaced sanitizer bucket rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw raw chicken legs stored on top of lomein noodles in walk in cooler. Employee placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked goat (50F - Cold Holding) in true single door cooler. Per operator removed from walk in and placed in reach in cooler less than two hours not prep or portion today. Operator placed in walk in freezer to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic tray in hand washing sink at bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and in dishwasher area and bar . Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on right wrist while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024. Operator provided updated license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed one mop wet reach in coolers a buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed case of plastic bucket with no handle used to dispense died chick peas. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation
16-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth solution stored on the floor underneath steam table per operator. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve soufflé cups on the floor in storage area
25-05-4
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 in sugar container the scoop handle in contact with the sugar. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of peppers stored on the floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
26
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oxtail (112-120F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours employee reheat to 190F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch (44-47F - Cold Holding); chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding) not portion or prep today per employee held in cooler overt night. See stop sale. Observed goat (55F - Cold Holding) per employee brought from freezer to cooler less than one hour. Employee placed back in freezer to rapid cool. Observed shredded cucumber (70F - Cold Holding) on perp table at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Employee placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. conch (44-47F - Cold Holding); chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding) not portion or prep today per employee held in cooler overt night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish over roti dough in reach in cooler. Operator placed fish on lower shelf. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over roti dough in reach in cooler. Operator placed fish on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in the dishwasher area out kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and bar operator replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.located at the bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine accumulation of black/green mold-like substance employee cleaned and sanitized.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2023 operator printed new license and displayed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board in clean dishwasher area **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers of frying oil stored on floor outside storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine. Operator placed in plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
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 in sugar container the handle in contact with the sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no hot or cold water at hand washing sink in dishwasher area **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice container not covered employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 02D-01-5 Observed: Working containers of food salt, baking soda removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
21
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler ; rice (49-52F - Cold Holding) stored in deep covered pan. Per operator held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over cabbage in padela reach in cooler. Employee move shrimp to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash with cold water.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed zested and plastic pourer in hand washing sink at back of the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Opposite steam table. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 4 drawers refrigerator opposite flat top grill.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee handbag and backpack stored on spice rack. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box of sweet chili sauce in storage area.
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 handle in contact with red beans **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee plastic water bottle in true reach in cooler operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use though out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
35
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket measured over 300 ppm. Operator remade and tested to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink located near outside storage and in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 53F at the front counter, prepared less than four hours. Observed stored in ice, ice level low. Operator added ice, now 43°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched hat and wiped sweat from forehead and started food prep without glove change and Handwash. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw lamb stored over raw shrimp In reach in cooler by cookline. Raw chicken over dough in reach in cooler by fryers. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cooked shrimp at 99° on counter in the kitchen. 2. Cooked squash at 122° on food prep shelf at the cook line, prepared less than 4 hours ago. Observed hot holding at room temperature. Operator reheated to 165°. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in ware washing area away from kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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/reviewed procedures with PIC. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Prep table at the steam counter soiled with oil, employee placed roti in direct contact with soiled prep table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the bar blocked, container of cleaned utensils in the sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by the dish machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards stored clean at the warewash sink. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored at the food prep table above food near ware washing area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on true reachin cooler, torn. Parts on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle making contact with food in rice and sugar storage containers in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. No water at the Handwash sink at the bar 2. No water at the Handwash sink by the dish machine. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At the dough prep area. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar, rice, and beans not stored covered in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
17
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 7, 2022
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at hand wash sink in dish machine room. (2) Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap at both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dish machine room being used to store buckets. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 6 employees working with no food service manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at hand washing sink in dish machine room. (2) Observed at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels at both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer connected to walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. (1) Observed containers of oil on floor in storage room. (2) Observed boxes of meat being stored directly on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joys Roti Delights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joys Roti Delights on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joys Roti Delights?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Joys Roti Delights.
How does Joys Roti Delights compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Joys Roti Delights most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Joys Roti Delights' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joys Roti Delights have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joys Roti Delights 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 Joys Roti Delights inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joys Roti Delights is inspected around four times per year on average.
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