JOE'S NEW YORK DINER LLC
11701 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on oven at cook line. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A container of fry oil stored on floor by dry storage room.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezers.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 bulk pieces of frozen pork belly thawing in three-compartments sink with no running water.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of shrimps stored over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler by office. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes and food containers, then handled clean food containers from dish machine without changing gloves. Discussed with operator about handwashing and gloves changing procedures.
- 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. 1 employee: Wendy Spelcheetdidnk.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored above cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dishwasher, not in use. Set up 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near back door interior soiled.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat rice.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad (45F - Cold Holding) made day prior
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad (45F - Cold Holding) made day prior See stop sale
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage (105F - Hot Holding); Potatoes (89F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 165F PREPARED 8:00, FIRST TEMPERATURE 9:03
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) CORRECTED TO 200PPM **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 education packet containing
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink near cook line, blocked by trash can. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lauren Rowe **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink near dish area. Employee stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Items in reach in cooler near back door not date marked, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near dish pit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on front kitchen bar area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Personal items stored on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Employee personal items stored above food storage areas in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee personal item stored on food storage rack. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed with supervisors on obtaining serve safe certification. Julio Alvarado **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer in dish area in disrepair. Handle on reach in cooler on server line missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Quaternary 200ppm Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of callback Establishment on warning from previous inspection. Operator called technician prior to callback. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julio Alvarado Establishment under warning from previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment under warning from previous inspection. Provided operator education packet containing reporting agreement. Cynthia Martinez **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer in dish area in disrepair. Handle on reach in cooler on server line missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Quaternary 200ppm Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of callback Establishment on warning from previous inspection. Operator called technician prior to callback. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roach in wiring of chest freezer on bottom. 1 egg sac observed in wiring of chest freezer on bottom Operator called pest control prior to callback. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: 1 live roach observed under reach in cooler. 1 live roach in wiring of freezer. 1 dead observed under freezer in dishwashing area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julio Alvarado Establishment under warning from previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment under warning from previous inspection. Provided operator education packet containing reporting agreement. Cynthia Martinez **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled. Thoroughout kitchen. Vent in back kitchen area on ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on food storage racks, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer in dish area in disrepair. Handle on reach in cooler on server line missing.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in prep area near kitchen.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above walk way in dish area. Operator states they have one ordered.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dish area.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat tomatoes and ham. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Quaternary 200ppm Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of callback Establishment on warning from previous inspection. Operator called technician prior to callback. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roach in wiring of chest freezer on bottom. 1 egg sac observed in wiring of chest freezer on bottom Operator called pest control prior to callback. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julio Alvarado Establishment under warning from previous inspection.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strips for chlorine and quaternary.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment under warning from previous inspection. Provided operator education packet containing reporting agreement. Cynthia Martinez **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 noodles made day prior not date marked in reach in cooler near office. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled. Thoroughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on front kitchen bar area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Personal items stored on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Employee personal items stored above food storage areas in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above walk way in dish area. Operator states they have one ordered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat tomatoes and ham. Discussed win operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartments sink at time of inspection. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Operator called technician prior to callback. Dishwasher **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Raw chicken stored behind beef in walk-in. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen area near hand sink. Operator killed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: 4 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roach in wiring of chest freezer on bottom. 1 egg sac observed in wiring of chest freezer on bottom Operator called pest control prior to callback. **Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed with supervisors on obtaining serve safe certification. Julio Alvarado **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles not date marked in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Cooked noodles not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
10
Basic
10
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled. Thoroughout kitchen **Warning**
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils store in soiled container in storage area. Operator rewashed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on front kitchen bar area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Personal items stored on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and oil stored on floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above walk way in dish area. Operator states they have one ordered. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign observed at front handwashing sink. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher soiled. **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink in front bar area slow draining. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area slow draining. Discussed with operator on obtaining plumber to fix slow drain issue. **Warning**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat tomatoes and ham. Discussed win operator. **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartments sink at time of inspection. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and wash hand approximately 5 seconds. Operator had employee rewash hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen area near hand sink. Operator killed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to rinse coffee pot. Discussed with operator on only utilizing hand wash sink for handwashing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed with supervisors on obtaining serve safe certification. Julio Alvarado **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand wash sink, operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap stocked at front handwashing sink. **Warning**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has employee training available No other employee has training available upon request. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning**
- 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 noodles not date marked in kitchen. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on front server line. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 24 total violations (4 high priority, 10 intermediate, 10 basic).