ITALIAN PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT JO INC
602 HOWARD ST W, Live Oak FL 32064 · (386) 219-0392
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in back dry storage area. Observed one fly in front counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021039116 | Aug 18, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in back dry storage area. Observed one fly in front counter area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over noodles in walk-in freezer. Manager placed fish on bottom shelf.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two certificates provided out of eight employees.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry storage area. Manager placed chain around tank.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on dry storage shelf in room next to kitchen restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back of reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat on shelf in dry storage room next to kitchen restroom. Manager removed coat during inspection.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in refrigerator not marked or segregated. Operator moved to employee food storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Reach-in cooler door handle broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan on shelf next to refrigerator. Operator removed for cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in refrigerator not marked or segregated. Manager moved to employee storage area.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of tomatoes dented. Manager segregated for return.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler: butter (52F - Cold Holding). Two hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler ice bath for cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances on backsplash. Can opener blade rusty.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of pepper. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker over prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Reach-in cooler door handle broken. Cover missing on reach-in cooler door interior, exposing insulation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve boxes on top kitchen shelf not inverted. Operator flipped over.
Utensils in poor condition. Serving spoon handle scale broken.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting boards soiled. Operator returned to sani-bucket.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on plate rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle broke on center reach-in cooler. Cutting boards grooved. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cover missing on reach-in cooler door interior, exposing insulation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven handle door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Electric drill stored on shelf over clean dough pans.
Stored food not covered. Stored food bins in reach-in freezer not covered. Operator placed wrap over bins.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Handle broke on center reach-in cooler. Cutting boards grooved. Cover missing on reach-in cooler door interior, exposing insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Mixer head soiled with old food debris.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray-can of engine cleaner on shelf over prep table. Manager removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with mold-like substance. Upper metal plate in ice machine rusting. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of salt. Manager removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on shelf over prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle broke on center reach-in cooler. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Cover missing on reach-in cooler door interior, exposing insulation.
Food stored on floor. Two tea canisters on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Mixer head soiled with old food debris.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife and spatula handles melted. Three plates chipped on storage rack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth left on prep table. Manager moved to sani-bucket.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on knife blade attached to magnetic wall holder. Soda machine ice chute soiled with mold-like substance. Upper metal plate in ice machine rusting. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with unknown substance.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on floor in storage room.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food (cake) in walk-in cooler not segregated or labeled. Manager discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on shelf over prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Cover missing on reach-in cooler door interior, exposing insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Mixer head soiled with old food debris.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Stored plates soiled with food debris and grease from splash. Label residue on clean, stored food bins.
Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach-in cooler not covered. Manager covered with wrap.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.