Joel Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
3300 Nw S River Dr, Miami, FL 33142Joel Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 317 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down for emergency violations. Proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and clean multi-use utensils are the most frequently cited issues. Recent inspections show persistent patterns of non-compliance, with 15 high-priority violations documented in 2024 and 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joel Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
10.9
violations / inspection
10.9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Joel Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
Joel Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joel Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Joel Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Joel Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joel Restaurant in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Joel Restaurant in Miami had?
- Joel Restaurant in Miami has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joel Restaurant in Miami find?
- Joel Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joel Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Joel Restaurant in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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