JOEY D'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2356 IMMOKALEE RD, NAPLES 341101445

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/24/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area in back food prep area and at bar covered with standing water.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour stored on floor close to back door of kitchen. Educated operator on storing food off of floor. Repeat Violation
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed right side faucet loose in women's restroom.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw calamari 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down drawer reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 written procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine used to store strainer. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as a dump sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen ground beef not date marked in walk in freezer.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar next to three compartment sink.
Food Inspector #10697740
2025-02-24
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).

Inspection on 10/16/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen soiled. Operator advised of need to clean and sanitize inside of machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in large container of salt, used for dispensing product. Operator notified and removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour stored on floor close to back door of kitchen. Manager notified.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled. Operator advised.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mounted can opener soiled with debris. Operator advised. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration for dish machine. Operator advised to acquire kit as soon as possible.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and cooked ground beef in walk in cooler not date marked, more than 24 hours, less than 7 days. Operator placed labels identifying use by date on product. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8766770
2024-10-16
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 3/8/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with an black/green mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Light mold like substance in ice machine by rear prep area. Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8579038
2024-03-08
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 12/20/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with an black/green mold-like substance. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans on racks next to dishwasher. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water only reaching 98F. Operator moved to heat water for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed multiple hand wash sinks in which faucet knob is not working, also observed water leaking from pipes under hand wash sinks. Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed all certified food managers expired 8/12/2023 to where establishment does not have a current certified food manager. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks in women's restroom only reaching 75F. Warning
Food Inspector #8455628
2023-12-20
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 7/31/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8455053
2023-07-31
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 7/26/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in sugar and flour. Repeat 3/1/2023 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers on rack in dish area. Repeat 3/1/2023 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at hand wash sink in back area next to ice machine not working. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flying insects in bar area, landing on bottles and counter top. Warning
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell stock and shrimp over cream and cut onions on cook line. . Repeat 8/9/2023, 3/1/2023 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink in bar area. Educated operator on proper use of hand wash sink, operator removed basket and items in hand wash sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in pizza area and bar area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in bar area. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles not labeled with common name of chemical. Warning
Food Inspector #8369856
2023-07-26
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).