JOEL RESTAURANT
3300 NW S RIVER DR, MIAMI, FL 33142
License #2317251
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →JOEL RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee organizing boxes then putting gloves on to go prep food. Coached her on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves onsite.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over calamari inside reach in cooler.
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JOEL RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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