JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO
945 10 ST E, PALMETTO, FL 34221
License #5105606
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Mixed Health Record
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JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO in PALMETTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 14 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 11 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair handle of reach in cooler in server station
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- [22-41-4] 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 dish machine chlorine measuring 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with a quaternary measuring 200ppm.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
- [14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush with metal binding used to spread oil stored in prep area.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment conducting 48 hr exception on Sous Vide Chicken. Sous Vide Chicken stored on cook line and walk in cooler without date and time markings. Chicken was from 8/8/2026 per operator. Operator discarded chicken.
- [03G-53-1] 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 establishment conducting 48 hr exception on Sous Vide Chicken. Sous Vide Chicken stored on cook line and walk in cooler without date and time markings. Chicken was from 8/8/2026 per operator. Operator discarded chicken.
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go containers not inverted above make line in kitchen. Employee inverted containers
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle on host stand in front of house with no label.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment on make line. Manager removed knife from between equipment.
- [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. Observed no proof of employee training at time of inspection.
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