JOANNE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

Paul Buchman Highway
Florida, 33565
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/20/2025

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

Inspection Details:

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in rear exit doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in rear exit doors **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10743978
2025-02-20
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 2/20/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear side exit doors. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line equipment.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
Food Inspector #10744557
2025-02-20
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/16/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee on cook line. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken plastic cover on hot unit, employee discarded broken lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in rear exit doors. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed utensil. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
Food Inspector #8782878
2024-12-16
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 6/26/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Observed damaged plywood and exposed insulation by three compartment sink by hot water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Ceiling smooth panels installed. Some small areas of ceiling need to be painted **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Unsealed concrete In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Floors painted in area. Tiles in service area in process of repairs. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8648719
2024-06-26
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 4/8/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Observed damaged plywood and exposed insulation by three compartment sink by hot water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Unsealed concrete In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 3 reach in coolers in screened porch. Observed bread, tomatoes lettuce in tomatoes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed food in coolers in back area **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Observed window screens, and unsealed wood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Manager started installing plastic paneling over windows in back room **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has no plans on file. Observed screened wooden room with 2-three compartment sinks, dish machine, hand sink, mop sink, smoker, 3 coolers with breads, meats and vegetables. Prep table with blender and vegetable slicer, Racks with clean pots and pans. Screened room also has wooden panels for ceiling, unsealed concrete flooring, and minimal lighting Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Manager started installing plastic paneling on walls over screened windows **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8646063
2024-04-08
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 4/3/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Observed damaged plywood and exposed insulation by three compartment sink by hot water heater. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by three compartment sink in kitchen. Employee swept up Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Unsealed concrete In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 3 reach in coolers in screened porch. Observed bread, tomatoes lettuce in tomatoes Warning
  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no available lighting in kitchen inside room with three compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. Observed window screens, and unsealed wood Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Operator renewed license and is current until 2-1-2025 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joanne Crabtree. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has no plans on file. Observed screened wooden room with 2-three compartment sinks, dish machine, hand sink, mop sink, smoker, 3 coolers with breads, meats and vegetables. Prep table with blender and vegetable slicer, Racks with clean pots and pans. Screened room also has wooden panels for ceiling, unsealed concrete flooring, and minimal lighting 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
Food Inspector #8493453
2024-04-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 9/6/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8375702
2023-09-06
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).