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JOANNE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

JOANNE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT located in PLANT CITY has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 8 reports on file

Paul Buchman Highway
Florida, 33565
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/10/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10930568

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Facility utilizing 3-compartment sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle, employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Tony.

2/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10743978

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

2/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10744557

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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

12/16/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8782878

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

  • 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

6/26/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8648719

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8646063

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 5 basic

  • 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**

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8493453

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 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

9/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8375702

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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