JOEYS PIZZA
1312 SEVEN SPRINGS BLVD, New Port Richey FL 34655 · (727) 807-6001
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 14 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in brick wall in dining room by entrance to kitchen operator killed roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025089987 | Dec 3, 2025 | Apr 20, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2025071812 | Sep 30, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler at pizza station White cutting board at steam table
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor has tiles missing, standing water
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in brick wall in dining room by entrance to kitchen operator killed roach.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler at pizza station White cutting board at steam table
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 In between bricks on wall roach wall in dining room by entrance to kitchen. 1 dead on floor by cart in pizza room, operator removed. 3 dead on fooor in wait station by vertical cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor has tiles missing, standing water
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook left kitchen, went back to making pizza dough, no hand wash, discussed proper hand wash with staff
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler on cook line across from stove- raw chicken, shrimp, beef over cartons of cream, operator moved cream to walk in cooler, no solid barrier between the two.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in brick wall in dining room by entrance to kitchen operator killed roach.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pizza dough on prep table on top of soiled can opener base, black residue on pizza dough. Operated cut off that part of dough and discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical glass door cooler in hallway- butter pads (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer In reach in cooler across from stove -ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); breaded eggplant (45F - Cold Holding), recheck 43F, moved to walk in cooler, temperatures taken last night were 41F or below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler at pizza station White cutting board at steam table
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener's base
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 In between bricks on wall roach wall in dining room by entrance to kitchen. 1 dead on floor by cart in pizza room, operator removed. 3 dead on fooor in wait station by vertical cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor has tiles missing, standing water
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Pizza dough on prep table on top of soiled can opener base, black residue on pizza dough. Operated cut off that part of dough and discarded
Oct 1, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled Can opener blade soiled. cutting board soiled
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener and base.
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. Tuan, at other location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from broiler.
Equipment in poor repair. lid of cooler broken, insulation visible. Torn gasket on salad station door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and wait station. Floors and baseboards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Outside and inside of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around drawers of cooler under broiler Gaskets each in cooler walk in cooler door frame shelves in walk in cooler Speed rack by pizza equipment Sides of equipment throughout kitchen. Fan in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Residue on clean containers in dish room.
Oct 1, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on floor at front counter by reach in cooler 1 live roach in gasket of reach in cooler across from broiler 1 live roach on floor by speed rack next to stove 1 live roach on floor by glass door cooler / wait station 4 live roaches under hand wash sink at wait station
Food-contact surface soiled Can opener blade soiled. cutting board soiled
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener and base.
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. Tuan, at other location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from broiler.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor by front counter 6 dead roaches under reach in cooler at pizza station 1 dead roach on top of cooler between doors 6 dead roaches in brick wall in dining room 1 dead roach on floor by mop sink 1 dead roach in wheel of glass door cooler at wait station 4 dead roaches under pos counter 1 egg sack on bottom shelf of pos counter 6 dead roaches on brick wall by wait station 1 egg sack on floor at front counter 3 dead roaches in cabinet at host station
Equipment in poor repair. lid of cooler broken, insulation visible. Torn gasket on salad station door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and wait station. Floors and baseboards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Outside and inside of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around drawers of cooler under broiler Gaskets each in cooler walk in cooler door frame shelves in walk in cooler Speed rack by pizza equipment Sides of equipment throughout kitchen. Fan in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Residue on clean containers in dish room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at salad station.
Sep 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on floor at front counter by reach in cooler 1 live roach in gasket of reach in cooler across from broiler 1 live roach on floor by speed rack next to stove 1 live roach on floor by glass door cooler / wait station 4 live roaches under hand wash sink at wait station
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach container on top of prep table. Bottle of pain killer on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site**
Food-contact surface soiled Can opener blade soiled. cutting board soiled
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener and base.
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. Tuan, at other location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from broiler.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on floor by front counter 6 dead roaches under reach in cooler at pizza station 1 dead roach on top of cooler between doors 6 dead roaches in brick wall in dining room 1 dead roach on floor by mop sink 1 dead roach in wheel of glass door cooler at wait station 4 dead roaches under pos counter 1 egg sack on bottom shelf of pos counter 6 dead roaches on brick wall by wait station 1 egg sack on floor at front counter 3 dead roaches in cabinet at host station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phone located on shelf above lift top cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. lid of cooler broken, insulation visible. Torn gasket on salad station door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and wait station. Floors and baseboards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Outside and inside of walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife under printer at pizza station. Label hanging from pizza boxes in pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around drawers of cooler under broiler Gaskets each in cooler walk in cooler door frame shelves in walk in cooler Speed rack by pizza equipment Sides of equipment throughout kitchen. Fan in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Residue on clean containers in dish room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at salad station.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg tray under frozen sausage in walk in.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor at front counter in dining room
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dirty dry cloths on line and prep area by dish machine.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Top of pizza maker reach in cooler not closing Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets Priority: Basic
May 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Pot on stove not cleaned before use. Pasta Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs on top of ready to eat onions in walk in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table wasn’t on extra from 10am meat sauce (90F - Hot Holding); meat balls (90F - Hot Holding) Requests chef to put back onto stove and cook to 165. Retemp both 200 and 204 Sitting on side of grill cooked chicken stock cooked at 9:30am temp was 78 degrees Employee put back on grill recooked to 165. Retemp 201 Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan with bun blocking sheet pan Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on shelf above made table pizza area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee not in covered cup. On shelf above make table. Employee moved Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Top of pizza maker reach in cooler not closing Priority: Basic
Observed: Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. During inspection observed sausage on counter from 10 am no longer frozen. Temp was 42 degrees employee put in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets Priority: Basic
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Oven interior Top of stove
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. pizza make cooler
Dec 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Oven interior Top of stove
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Trgo
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. pizza make cooler
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta sauce (78F - Cold Holding); Italian wedding soup (73F - Cold Holding) butter (73F - Cold Holding); pasta Ritali (69F - Cold Holding) ricotta (73F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza make counter-butter (73F - Cold Holding); pasta Ritali (69F - Cold Holding) On cook line -ricotta (73F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding); In steam table, moved from walk in cooler to table 3 hours ago- pasta sauce (78F - Cold Holding); Italian wedding soup (73F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Oven interior Top of stove
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Trgo
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written plan, discussed how to fill out plan and where it should be kept.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. No lid or straw on styrofoam cup, pizza maker area, operator put lid on cup
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Dressing being portioned at table In dining room.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor by prep table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cook not able to use hand wash sink in pizza prep are, water leaks onto floor. Operator put on under sink to catch water
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook began to cut onions, had not been washed, cook washed all onions.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. pizza make cooler
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 7 dented cans
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (69F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line for at least 2 hours per cook.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink by dish machine, garbage can moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Customer beverage dumped in server hand sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 server 3 cooks, no certificated food manager on duty
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not completed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of sausage sitting out at room temperature in bus tub thawing
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on pizza make table has ice dumped in it
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza held on cook line with time marked, no written procedures provided operator with printed copy of DBPR Form HR 5022-090
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All white cutting boards
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed
Aug 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 2 can plum tomatoes Alta on storage shelf. 1 can of artichoke rom son 1 can of sliced olives. Marino storage shelf rack
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding eggplant 47 f operator placed in freezer On counter by stove Cold holding Butter 70 f chicken stock 70 f operator placed in freezer. Eggplant 43 f butter 48 f
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 by email.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizzas and soup base. Emailed 4 hour log for management.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gaskets on prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can storage rack.
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