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JOEY D'S

JOEY D'S located in VENICE has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

750 US 41 By-Pass
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10910328

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives and spatulas between counter and wall at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chemical raw ground sausage over ready to eat pineapple, spinach and olives in reach-in cooler pizza station area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by office.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in artificial butter sauce at pizza station. Operator removed and disposed of brush and replaced with approved food grade one. 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. Observed cooked portioned pasta in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13502607

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold-like substance and dust buildup on fans in food walk-in cooler and beer walk-in cooler.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cart at cooks line with broken ha secured in place with plastic wrap and cardboard.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at dishwasher area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by pizza oven.
  • 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.

3/7/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10704686

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter by pizza oven, next to bread. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelves next to clean deep dish pizza pans. Employee move chemical bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like-substance.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink by office and pizza oven blocked with hose attached to faucet making sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

10/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8722126

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling in storage room shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage of shelves at cooks line above food and equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 10-10-24 Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Vents over cooks line are soiled with accumulated dust.

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8587533

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at front of cooks line by prep table in disrepair with broken door fixed with duct tape and foam insulation panel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed reach-in cooler at front of cooks line by prep table in disrepair with broken door fixed with duct tape and foam insulation panel. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed reduced oxygen packed frozen pizza does not include name and address of establishment that prepared and packed food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed reduced oxygen packed frozen pizza does not include name and address of establishment that prepared and packed food. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink by end of pizza station by office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: No sign at hand wash sink by end of pizza station by office. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed frozen reduced ox packed pizza not properly labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed frozen reduced oxygen packed pizza not properly labeled. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is making frozen pizza with is then reduce oxygen packed and sold in display freezer at front on restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Observed establishment is making frozen pizza with is then reduce oxygen packed and sold in display freezer at front on restaurant. **Time Extended**

1/10/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8527310

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters and prep area throughout kitchen. Repeat 10-16-23 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking glass of soda in food prep area. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at front of cooks line by prep table in disrepair with broken door fixed with duct tape and foam insulation panel. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed reduced oxygen packed frozen pizza does not include name and address of establishment that prepared and packed food. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink by end of pizza station by office. Warning
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed frozen reduced ox packed pizza not properly labeled. 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. Observed dishwasher at bar area at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator has discontinued use of dishwasher and is using dishwasher in main kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 small flying insects at bar area dishwasher by chemicals and waste dump bucket. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical cleaner on shelf above pizza prep table. Observed employee remove bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by end of pizza station by office. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is making frozen pizza with is then reduce oxygen packed and sold in display freezer at front on restaurant. Warning

10/16/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8344338

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed souffle cup used scoop in cinnamon sugar container at fry station.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf at cooks line over steam table area. Observed e rem beverages. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood blocks on ice machine used as hing support for door.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed contains of commercial sauces and cinnamon sugar at fry station not labeled after removing from original container.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table soiled with old food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink between pizza over and dishwasher area with garden hose attached to faucet. Employee removed hose. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sinks by Walk-in cooler and dishwasher area. Repeat 3-21-23 Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by dishwasher area.