Joe's Wood Grill
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
64
Score
Joe's Wood Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 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 five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Dania Beach facility scores 80, putting Joe's Wood Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent dropping on floor , right side of ice machine in dry storage room. 8 rodent dropping on floor on the left side of storage shelf in ware washing room. 3 rodent droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 3 rodent droppings on floor under prep table in cook line. 3 rodent droppings on floor on the right corner by entry door in walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese inside Kenmore refrigerator in kitchen. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Case of Single-service articles (cutlery)improperly stored on floor in storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves inside walk in cooler and under shelf in ware washing room #2. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of fryer oil on floor inside storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Victory Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
41
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed same **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023. Manager renewed on line, during inspection. Observed new printed license, expiration date December 1, 2024. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two doors Desmon reach in cooler-; smoked pork (51F - Cooling), per manager food held on unit, overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-30-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two doors Desmon reach in cooler-; smoked pork (51F - Cooling), per manager food held on unit, overnight. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-36-5
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. Poster emailed **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cook line, trash can in front of sink, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line-Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small machine, next to bar room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler in cook line, three containers of employee food. Manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working in cook line, wearing 3 bracelets, after instructed, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line, manager provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two gallons of cooking gallon on floor, inside storage room, employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 4 compartment freezer, substantial build up of ice **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee women restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Storage area- bottom shelf of Amana-RIC **Warning**
22-16-4
23
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Kenmore reach in freezer in kitchen, portions raw salmon above bags of fries. Manager moved salmon to bottom of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Employee made and posted new sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Baffle inside ice bin has mold like build up. Employee wiped and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
78
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. #227676593 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw brisket stored above containers of Macaroni and cheese in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened since Monday per operator not date marked. Manager date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in hand washing sink in kitchen and bar front entrance. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go container stored on floor front of kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Desmon 2 doors reach in cooler in back area.
14-33-4
Basic - Gallon of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
47
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Container of raw burgers in upper section of kitchen fliptop unit. Containers of cut vegetables and cooked sausage directly below. Employee moved burgers to drawers in lower cooler to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In back room Alto Sham, brisket (118F - Hot Holding). Per employee off grill and in unit less than 2 hrs. Employee returned to smoker grill to reheat for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Chef AAA reach in freezer, container of portioned raw salmon on top of bags of fries. Employee moved salmon to separate for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Advised manager to clean as soon as possible. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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/ PIC Joe Jaffarmadar
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in bar. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle in back prep room. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in bar not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between fliptop and prep table. Employee removed and washed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in bar area. Sign provided to operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block with knives on prep table by fliptop unit. Employee removed knives, washed, and placed on prep table. Knife block removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Wood Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Wood Grill on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Wood Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe's Wood Grill.
How does Joe's Wood Grill compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Joe's Wood Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Joe's Wood Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Wood Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joe's Wood Grill 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 Joe's Wood Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Wood Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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