JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE
39395 TAMIAMI TRAIL E, Ochopee, FL 34141
Collier County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GRIFFIN JOAN M · License: SEA2102041
JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE in Ochopee, FL has 31 inspections on record with 109 total violations (3.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of May 8, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2021 | Rodent activity | 09:06:00 |
Inspection History (31)
May 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Nov 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Mar 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Jan 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Dec 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Apr 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Feb 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Oct 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Apr 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Dec 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued
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Feb 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Jan 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jun 23, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Jun 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 19, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
May 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 14, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
Feb 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
Dec 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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How Does This Facility Compare?
JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Collier County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.24.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE had?
- JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE ever been shut down?
- Yes, JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE?
- The most frequently cited violations at JOANIE'S BLUE CRAB CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Premises clean.
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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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