Joey D's at Palmetto
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
32
Score
Joey D's At Palmetto, located at 945 10 St E in Palmetto, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on February 25, 2026, with a score of 32. The inspection identified 2 critical, 4 major, and 9 minor violations. Among the noted issues were the accumulation of debris inside the warewashing machine, the use of single-service cups as scoops for food, and employee beverages stored near food preparation areas.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
32
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
37
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup inside their dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored with their food prep. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored with and above food storage/prep areas. Operator removed some items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease debris buildup underneath their cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a stack of soda bottles stored on the floor of the back storage hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under their prep cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup on their cook line microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
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 sous vide cooked chicken in the walk in cooler not properly labeled. Operator stated it was made the day before and opened the package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-53-1
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hand or putting on gloves. Operator had them wash their hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the line: Pizza sauce (77F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it int he walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris buildup on their can opener. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately 8 employees handling food products without a certified food manager present. Operator states they left but will be back later today. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 the establishment conducting sous vide cooking of chicken and cold holding it for 5days. Operator states they will go on with the 48 exception rule. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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