La Joya Latina Restorant
3699 Davie Rd Ext, Davie, FL 33024 · Permanent Food Service · License 1610546
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed plastic to go bags used to store pork in the right flip top cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed items from to go bags.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Observed ceviche not identified on the menu a having raw products.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink with a water filter attached to it. Operator removed the water filter.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Operator removed the knife.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Operator cleaned the microwave.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in the kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.