JOUJOU CARIBBEAN TAKE-0UT

Name: JOUJOU CARIBBEAN TAKE-0UT
Address: 331 WEST PALM DRIVE, FLORIDA CITY, FL, 33034, US
Rating: 61.4

331 WEST PALM DRIVE, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034

License #2336836

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

61.4 Grade F / 100

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May 13, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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JOUJOU CARIBBEAN TAKE-0UT in FLORIDA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 64 total violations — 7 critical, 18 major, 39 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 78F at front counter. Operator discarded water.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink across steam table. Operator posted handwashing sign.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar above the triple sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs store over bread at reach in cooler at front counter. Advised operator to store products properly. Operator fixed products properly.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green container stored inside of the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed green container.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in reach in cooler out of temperature.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in hallway near kitchen entrance
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to stove.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in hallway near kitchen entrance.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler in hallway.
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed establishment without A/C.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from reach in cooler draining on floor.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Dog (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed inside reach in cooler the previous day. Stop sale issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot Dog (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was prepared the previous day. Stop sale issued.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken prepared more than 24 hours before stored in reach in cooler not date marked.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located by the AC unit.
[14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach in cooler handle in disrepair.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door by the mop sink.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front and also at the reach in freezer at the back.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed fish inside the reach in cooler not covered.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed veggies stored inside a supermarket bag in the reach in freezer. Operator was advised to use food grade bags.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooke goat at the reach in cooler at the front. Operator was advised to placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
[11-27-4] 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. Form was provided to operator.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed goat and veggies stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked.