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JOEYS PIZZERIA OF OKEECHOBEE

JOEYS PIZZERIA OF OKEECHOBEE has 4 health inspections on file for its OKEECHOBEE location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file

Park Street
Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13560630

Met Inspection Standards

6 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One in unused reach in cooler. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at inside walk in .
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons stored contact surface up in kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized to store correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat pasta. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Inside walk in cooler Rope sausage cooked 12/19 . Operator discarded.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Inside walk in cooler Rope sausage cooked 12/19 . Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station at air conditioners. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Five pounds of Pasta made 1/4 (50F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Five pounds of Pasta made 1/4 (50F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded. 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. Lasagna made Friday and frozen not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

10/28/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13560350

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at fry area . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Some progress noted but not complete. **Time Extended**

10/27/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10905630

Facility Temporarily Closed

3 int, 3 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One dead rodent in snap trap under storage area. Operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at fry area . Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Food Manager came during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

6/26/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10832471

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at cash out area and at storage in kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: cutting board at salad station.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: house made pizza sauce in walk in cooler, operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in walk in cooler.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at AC handler going to the outside of the building.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at male bathroom. Operator obtained sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board at salad station.