NEIGHBORHOOD JOE

With 4 documented inspections, NEIGHBORHOOD JOE in ST. PETERSBURG has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33704
Greater Woodlawn
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457963

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter ice machine next to handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door at rear employee bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ava taco table top oven located in rear prep area with accumulation of old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service portion cup used to scoop vegan chroizo from reach in cooler in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed vegan cheese opened and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on rear prep tables stained with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10948999

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter ice machine next to handwash sink. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door at rear employee bathroom. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee beans at front counter stored on floor in blue bins. Employee relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ava taco table top oven located in rear prep area with accumulation of old food debris. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front handwash sink. Provided a sign to operator during inspection. Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service portion cup used to scoop vegan chroizo from reach in cooler in prep area. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding) sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) At reach in cooler in rear prep area. Employee moved to larger reach in cooler. Retemps taken as the following: Cut tomato - 47 degrees F Sprouts - 44 degrees F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed vegan cheese opened and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on rear prep tables stained with old food debris. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Lauren Eggleston Chelsea Brimblecom Employees over 60 days no proof of approved training. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782490

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar bins on floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8609588

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed