JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO

Name: JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO
Address: 945 10 ST E, PALMETTO, FL, 34221, US
Rating: 78.4

945 10 ST E, PALMETTO, FL 34221

License #5105606

78.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO in PALMETTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.

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Latest clean pass

November 25, 2025

The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 7 minor violations.

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Call Back - Complied
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease debris buildup underneath their cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a stack of soda bottles stored on the floor of the back storage hallway.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup inside their dish machine.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup on their cook line microwave.
[40-06-5] 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.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.

Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them.
[40-06-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a stack of soda bottles stored on the floor of the back storage hallway.
[12A-13-4] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup inside their dish machine.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup on their cook line microwave.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under their prep cutting board. Operator removed it.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease debris buildup underneath their cook line.
[53A-05-6] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.

Warning Issued
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed handout to the manager.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall in the back storage room next to the exit.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the glass door reach in cooler in the wait station area and the reach in freezer on the cook line. Employee removed the drinks
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Container of Chicken wings (47F - Cooling); stored in the walk in cooler. Chef stated the wings were placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 9/24. Chef discarded the wings.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Container of Chicken wings (47F - Cooling); stored in the walk in cooler. Chef stated the wings were placed in the walk in cooler to cool on 9/24. Chef discarded the wings.

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