Joanne's Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Joanne's Family Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Plant City facility scores 81, putting Joanne's Family Restaurant on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
16-21-4
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.
16-55-4
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**
10-20-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
50-17-3
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear side exit doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line equipment.
36-73-4
78
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee on cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken plastic cover on hot unit, employee discarded broken lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in rear exit doors. **Warning**
35B-01-4
70
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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**
36-12-4
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**
36-37-5
90
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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**
51-16-7
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**
36-37-5
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**
36-12-4
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**
08B-42-4
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**
36-02-5
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**
36-30-4
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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**
50-17-3
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joanne Crabtree. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
51-16-7
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**
36-30-4
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**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by three compartment sink in kitchen. Employee swept up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Unsealed concrete In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 3 reach in coolers in screened porch. Observed bread, tomatoes lettuce in tomatoes **Warning**
08B-42-4
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**
38-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In screened back food pre/storage and dish washing area **Warning**
36-02-5
45
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete on floor in kitchen and storage area
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table above reachin cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline next to fryers
14-69-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joanne's Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joanne's Family Restaurant on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joanne's Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joanne's Family Restaurant.
How does Joanne's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Joanne's Family Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Joanne's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joanne's Family Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joanne's Family Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Joanne's Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joanne's Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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