JOEYS NY PIZZA
9830 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-862-2000
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 18 small flies at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023015328 | Mar 16, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2019030259 | Apr 30, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2026. Establishment open and operating, serving food to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above shredded mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler, employee moved chicken to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil 74F sitting out on counter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter, see stop sale, raw chicken (45F-Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, chicken moved to freezer
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza sitting out in pizza make area no time mark, operator was able to time mark with the time the pizzas came out of the oven
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of tea on shelf above pizza make table, drink removed
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces soiled: Both cutting boards on the reach-in cooler across from the cook line have a mold-like substance. The can opener is soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated of dust in the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly was on the meat slicer. 5 flies were by the soda machine. The operator killed the flies and sanitized the area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Food-contact surfaces soiled: Both cutting boards on the reach-in cooler across from the cook line have a mold-like substance. The can opener is soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink by the front counter. The hand sink by the front counter. The operator placed paper towels at the sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The hand sink by the front counter. The operator placed soap at the hand sink.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated of dust in the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves on to prep, discussed proper hand wash with operator.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched garlic knots with bare hand, discussed proper hand wash with operator
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line
Apr 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 18 small flies at front counter.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. angel hair pasta (58F - Cold Holding); linguine (52F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (48F - Cold Holding)see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler next to fryers -angel hair pasta (58F - Cold Holding); linguine (52F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (48F - Cold Holding)see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee belongings in hand wash sink at front counter, operator removed
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.
Feb 27, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server brought dirty dishes to dish room, washed hands for 15 seconds, discussed proper hand washing with manager on duty and staff
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Cutting boards stained Fry backets
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. 12 expired
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in kitchen
Feb 27, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server brought dirty dishes to dish room, washed hands for 15 seconds, discussed proper hand washing with manager on duty and staff
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 rodent droppings under front counter by bag in box soda
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Cutting boards stained Fry backets
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. 12 expired
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in kitchen
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher -no hand wash from dirty to clean dishes, discussed with manager on duty
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken in plastic pan over lasagne, operator moved lasagna
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in drawer on cook line - spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding) linguini (50F - Cold Holding, moved to drawer 1 hour ago, moved to vertical cooler
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. Multiple employees expired
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen, 78F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooler next to food, operator discarded
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly strip over clean dishes at dish machine, removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Silverware/utensils/ pans dried with a towel/cloth. Pan dried with cloth towel and put away, discussed with manager on duty
Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink at front counter, water drains onto floor, operator put lathe bucket under pipes. Called for repair.
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding),made this morning at 10:30, In cooler drawers on cook line -wings (48F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); linguini (51F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (53F - Cold Holding) In lift top cooler - sausage link (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (48F - Cold Holding); clams (48F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (50F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter by pizza oven - garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding),made this morning at 10:30, see stop sale In cooler drawers on cook line -wings (48F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); linguini (51F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (53F - Cold Holding) see stop sale In lift top cooler - sausage link (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (48F - Cold Holding); clams (48F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (50F - Cold Holding); moved from walk in cooler to drawers at 10:30- see stop sale egg plant (45F - Cold holding ) put on ice At reach in cooler by front counter - marinara (45F - Cold Holding); ricotta (45F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap over rolls on shelf by hand wash sink, moved to storage area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee purses, jacket in hand wash sink at front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage over rolls, spoons in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On hand wash sink in kitchen
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 2 door cooler and frame around doors of cooler on cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. All purpose tomatoes- 6lb 11 oz four cans Ripe olives - two 51oz cans Pizza sauce - one 6lb 11 oz can
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In drawers on cook line- chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); chicken cutlet (54F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (53F - Cold Holding); pasta (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers on cook line- chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding); chicken cutlet (54F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (53F - Cold Holding); pasta (53F - Cold Holding); temperatures not taken this morning, All in cooler overnight. Discussed taking temperatures daily.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. All purpose tomatoes- 6lb 11 oz four cans Ripe olives - two 51oz cans Pizza sauce - one 6lb 11 oz can All dented at seam
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 2 door cooler and frame around doors of cooler on cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Bucket in prep area, discussed proper wash, rinse, sanitize with manager on duty. Operator emptied bucket and refilled with chlorine sanitizer and water
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.