JOEY D'S
750 US 41 BYPASS NORTH, Venice FL 34285 · 941-786-1300
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 small flying insects at bar area dishwasher by chemicals and waste dump bucket.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator replaced empty sanitizer bucket and retested at 100ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area. Repeat from last inspection 2-4-26
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed 4 reduce oxygen packed cooked chicken breast in walk-in cooler not properly labeled. Operator stated chicken was prepared 4 days prior. Oper does not have a HACCP plan. Operator voluntarily disposed of chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of unused oven at stove on cooks line dirty with food debris and black substance buildup.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed 4 reduce oxygen packed cooked chicken breast in walk-in cooler not properly labeled. Operator stated chicken was prepared 4 days prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of chicken.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chemical raw ground sausage over ready to eat pineapple, spinach and olives in reach-in cooler pizza station area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office.
No soap provided at handwash sink by office.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in artificial butter sauce at pizza station. Operator removed and disposed of brush and replaced with approved food grade one.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked portioned pasta in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior, and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives and spatulas between counter and wall at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
No soap provided at handwash sink by pizza oven.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold-like substance and dust buildup on fans in food walk-in cooler and beer walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cart at cooks line with broken ha secured in place with plastic wrap and cardboard.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at dishwasher area.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter by pizza oven, next to bread. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelves next to clean deep dish pizza pans. Employee move chemical bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like-substance.
Handwash sink by office and pizza oven blocked with hose attached to faucet making sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling in storage room shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage of shelves at cooks line above food and equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 10-10-24
Vents over cooks line are soiled with accumulated dust.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is making frozen pizza with is then reduce oxygen packed and sold in display freezer at front on restaurant.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at front of cooks line by prep table in disrepair with broken door fixed with duct tape and foam insulation panel.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed reduced oxygen packed frozen pizza does not include name and address of establishment that prepared and packed food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink by end of pizza station by office.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed frozen reduced ox packed pizza not properly labeled.
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at bar area at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator has discontinued use of dishwasher and is using dishwasher in main kitchen.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 small flying insects at bar area dishwasher by chemicals and waste dump bucket.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical cleaner on shelf above pizza prep table. Observed employee remove bottle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by end of pizza station by office.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is making frozen pizza with is then reduce oxygen packed and sold in display freezer at front on restaurant.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters and prep area throughout kitchen. Repeat 10-16-23
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking glass of soda in food prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at front of cooks line by prep table in disrepair with broken door fixed with duct tape and foam insulation panel.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed reduced oxygen packed frozen pizza does not include name and address of establishment that prepared and packed food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink by end of pizza station by office.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed frozen reduced ox packed pizza not properly labeled.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink between pizza over and dishwasher area with garden hose attached to faucet. Employee removed hose.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sinks by Walk-in cooler and dishwasher area. Repeat 3-21-23
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by dishwasher area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed souffle cup used scoop in cinnamon sugar container at fry station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at cooks line over steam table area. Observed e rem beverages.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood blocks on ice machine used as hing support for door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed contains of commercial sauces and cinnamon sugar at fry station not labeled after removing from original container.
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.