JOEY D'S CHICAGO STYLE EATERY AND PIZZERIA
381 KENNY DR, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941-378-8900
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching bare face and did not wash hands. Operator had her wash hands.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine bin molded like substance.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employees preparing food a cloth bracelet and wrist watch. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed and changed cutting board.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical cleaner stored next to bags of flour in the dry storage area. Operator removed them.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food product stood on the floor of the walk in cooler/freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean dishes with old labels stuck to them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles on the cook line not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the middle cook line make table: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Premade lasagna (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had placed the products there approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed some items in other coolers and ice on the top.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the pizza prep hand sink used to dump ice. Operator melts the ice.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand sink. Operator placed some there.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as a sugar scoop in the server area. Operator removed the cup.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line to-go container shelves in the dry storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks in their cook line coolers. Operator removed them.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to a bag of flour in the dry storage area. Operator moved the bucket.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves in the dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep tables and with clean dishes. Operator removed the drinks.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drink from a soda can, touch clean utensils, and then wash her hands. Instructed operator on proper hand washing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a splitter with no vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
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. Observed expired: Sonia A,Timothy M,Alana V,Jeffrey Z.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in use as scoop in multiple containers of spices. Operator removed the bowls.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line shelves in the drys storage area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean knives stored in the cracks between the shelf and the wall. Operator removed the knives.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 400ppm quat. Operator emptied out the buckets on the line and retested them at 200ppm quat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back dishwashing area hand wash sink used to fill a sanitizer bucket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand wash sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up in the warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles and vents above the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the server and kitchen prep table. Operator removed the drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of fryer oil in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in the dish storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the reach in bar freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sing at the bar hand wash sink.
Jul 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dumping of ice and lemons into the right side hand wash sink. Employee removed lemons.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of dust on the ceiling tiles above the cook line. Observed a build up of dust and grease on the ceiling tile vent above the back door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board the the cook line and prep area with cut marks.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in freezer.
Jul 28, 2023Warning 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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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching bare face and did not wash hands. Operator had her wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature Observed in bottom reach in cooler of prep line: Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Oregano (45F - Cold Holding); Cut spinach (46F - Cold Holding); Lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) Observed above previous reach in cooler: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (45F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had food brought out at 11:30AM. Operator disposed of tcs food, and called for a mechanic.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bottom reach in cooler of prep line: Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Oregano (45F - Cold Holding); Cut spinach (46F - Cold Holding); Lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) Observed above previous reach in cooler: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (45F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had food brought out at 11:30AM. Operator disposed of tcs food, called for mechanic.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a missing hand wash sink at bar. Operator was shown plan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dumping of ice and lemons into the right side hand wash sink. Employee removed lemons.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of dust on the ceiling tiles above the cook line. Observed a build up of dust and grease on the ceiling tile vent above the back door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board the the cook line and prep area with cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickles on the floor of the walk in cooler Observed flour and sugar on the floor of the back prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles in the sugar and salt containers in the back prep area. Employee moved handles out of food.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in left side reach in cooler bell prep line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in freezer.
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