JOY LUCK RESTAURANT

Name: JOY LUCK RESTAURANT
Address: 2966 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, EDGEWATER, FL, 32141, US
Rating: 79.5

2966 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, EDGEWATER, FL 32141

License #7405640

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79.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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JOY LUCK RESTAURANT in EDGEWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 8 critical, 9 major, 26 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 17, 2025 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over sauces walk in cooler
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator removed to wash
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - immersion mixer blade - Meat processing blades
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking as required. Noodles, rice
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Residue all along walls and under equipment
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Exterior warmers on prep table - walk in cooler fan covers - exterior freezer door - shelving next to dish area - around cooking equipment
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[25-38-4] Gallon jug cut into scoop
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to hold container with soapy water
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Back chest freezer

Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - dumplings 45F, held off temperature control less than 30 minutes, returned to cooler
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - shrimp in standing water
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - front hallway cluttered with personal items not essential to operation of restaurant - employee bathroom being used as a storage area cluttered
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil jugs. Walk in cooler #10 can
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - employee rinsed knife used for cleaning raw shrimp, then placed to air dry without sanitizing. Operator removed container with items to re-wash.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. - faucet on kitchen handsink
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. - lizard under dry storage rack - spider cookline baseboard behind rice pots
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or soil. - interior of meat slicer - interior of breading bin - white food barrels
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in #10 can under rice cookers
[35A-23-4] Roach casings present. - storage room in back
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - hood filters repeat violation - high shelves at cookline - exterior of chest freezer - exterior of bucket used as waste basket - exterior of upright freezers - bottom of upright freezer - table below rice pots repeat violation - salamander where to go packages stored - exterior of cooking equipment - walk in cooler shelving and fan covers
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under equipment and shelving throughout kitchen
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade utensil provided for food contact. - ridgid drill and stirring stick
[22-38-5] No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine not rated for sanitizing. - operator went to nearby grocery store and purchased appropriate sanitizer
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - chest freezer in back, ice buildup, repaired with duck tape.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw meats over sauces
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef, reach in freezer
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, egg rolls, walk in cooler

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JOY LUCK RESTAURANT

Mixed Health Record

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