Big Joe in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
6987 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141Big Joe, a 60-seat food service establishment in Miami Beach, has accumulated 58 violations across 10 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand washing violations were cited in at least five inspections, and employee health policy violations appeared in multiple records, indicating recurring management issues with basic food safety practices. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Most recent inspections show mixed compliance: a December 2024 inspection found zero violations with a Call Back - Complied disposition, but a subsequent inspection on October 25, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued with seven violations including employee health policy, hand washing, cooking temperature, and food condition issues. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 found six violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Joe in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Big Joe in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Big Joe in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Joe in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Big Joe in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Big Joe in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Joe in Miami Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Big Joe in Miami Beach had?
- Big Joe in Miami Beach has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Joe in Miami Beach find?
- Big Joe in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Big Joe in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Big Joe in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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