Neighborhood Joe
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
67
Score
Public records show five inspections at Neighborhood Joe stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Neighborhood Joe's latest score of 67 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Half and half, whole milk, inside front reach-in cooler at coffee station opened and held over 24 hours not date marked. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of Euhomy ice machine with brown mold like substance at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
22-02-4
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**
02C-03-5
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**
22-20-5
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**
32-04-4
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**
22-08-4
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**
25-32-4
67
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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**
03A-02-5
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**
02C-03-5
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**
22-02-4
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**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door at rear employee bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee beans at front counter stored on floor in blue bins. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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**
22-08-4
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**
31B-04-4
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**
25-32-4
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**
22-20-5
41
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar bins on floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Feb 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Neighborhood Joe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Neighborhood Joe on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Neighborhood Joe?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Neighborhood Joe.
How does Neighborhood Joe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Neighborhood Joe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Neighborhood Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Neighborhood Joe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Neighborhood Joe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Neighborhood Joe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Neighborhood Joe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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