Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4201 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 22 times on record, with 79 total violations documented—an average of 3.6 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility's most recent inspections on February 13 and 16, 2024 found no violations. The February 13 inspection notes indicate the facility was unoccupied at the time of the inspector's visit; the inspector was directed to contact the establishment in advance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $480.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019007701 | $480.00 | Feb 5, 2019 | Tampa |
Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $480.00 in fines.
- How much has Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $480.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 16, 2024. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 16, 2024 (Met Inspection Requirements).
- Has Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Island Joe's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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