Jj Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Jj Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Jj Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands less than 10 seconds. Explained to operator proper hand washing technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on spice shelf in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of liquid egg whites stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer chest. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs handing on oven door handle.
10-20-4
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 lower flip top cooler in a container of corned beef hash the handle in contact with the corned beef hash.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed country fried steak in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located in kitchen by small freezer chest
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food (sugar,flour)removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container a bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
50
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator change solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored on top of container of cooked slices of beef on speed rack in walk-in cooler operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of jones sausage stored on walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
14-17-4
47
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs overnight chicken soup in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 200+ Ppm rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand wash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter clean spoons stored next to hand washing exposed to splash.
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored on walk-in cooler floor.
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 of scoop in contact with rice
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at prep table.
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over container of bread on cook line
35B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. sausage patties (55F); sausage links (55F) sitting out oat milk room temperature on cart per operator less than 3 hours. Operator placed sausage patties in cooler and placed sausage links on flat top to cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
55
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach-in cooler at back kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet not in use wiping cloth next to sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of insect spray in kitchen area.
41-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on freezer floor. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees Gatorade in wait station area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach-in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand washing sink-observed spoons inside hand washing sink. Front counter prep table at hand washing sink- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
31A-09-4
90
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee rub his head with his glove and continue to work with ready to eat food. Educate employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Observed no hot water at handwash sink in male restroom.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed wet wiping clothes on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. -Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 00 ppm.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean cups stored next to hand wash sink at front line.
24-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jj Cafe.
How does Jj Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Jj Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Jj Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jj Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jj Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jj Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jj Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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