Joes Deli and Grill
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Joes Deli and Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter at 58F in pull top reach in cooler, reviewed with manager not to have above fill line, he relocated butter to other cooler. Retemp 42F (corrected on site) -Cole slaw at 46F; retemp 45F; retemp again at 40F, sliced tomatoes at 46F, retemp 42F (corrected on site), sausage gravy at 46F; retemp 46F; retemp again at 38F, all located in standing reach in cooler across from walk in cooler. Manager had hot potatoes cooling in same fridge as well as pulled them out for use. Manager relocated them to walk in cooler. Cole slaw and sausage gravy were relocated to reach in freezer for quick cool down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored in cooler with bottles of soda in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager, he stored inside a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlos and Celia have no proof. Spoke to manager about getting them training. Manager is ordering safe staff booklets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown staining in interior of ice machine next to soda machine. Manager cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located next to soda machine in kitchen **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in cook line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse next to single service items under prep table. Manager moved purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in drain of hand washing sink. Manager cleaned sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea bags and pre-set up coffee in filers with coffee inside uncovered. Manager covered both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottles on cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Apr 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary at 400 ppm , manufacturers instructions is to be at 200 ppm . Reviewed with manager . Employee changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Reviewed with manager
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area . Reviewed with manager . Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and food storage In front counter area . Reviewed with manager .
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cellphone on dry storage shelf next to container of sauce . Reviewed with manager . Employee relocated items . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Torn gaskets on glass door reach in cooler . Reviewed with manager
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
36-11-4
58
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. I dented can Hot Dog chili sauce. 10.5 oz
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Cutting board at lift top cooler is stained
22-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can Hot Dog chili sauce. 10.5 oz
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walking cooler on middle shelf over food for customers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees .Discussed with management
13-03-4
67
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee serving French fries with no gloves on. Discussed with operator the food needs to be heated to 145 f to kill the bacteria.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
78
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Bottle of Advil stored at front counter to-go prep area. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - 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. -Dish machine tested at 0ppm, operator primed machine and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand wash sink near dish machine used to dump glass. Discussed with manager.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -At front counter behind register, discussed with manager.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee keys stored on front counter to-go prep area. Manager moved keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in cooler not operating, owner has a service scheduled -Reach in cooler in back kitchen across from dish machine not operating, used to store dry items.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Two boxes of clear frying oil stored on the floor in back storage area across from dish machine. Discussed with manager
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in walk under three compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in chest freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloth stored on cooks line near steam tables, discussed with manager, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles on cooks line of oil and water not labeled. Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -Concrete exposed throughout front counter, cooks line, and back storage/dish machine areas.
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joes Deli and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joes Deli and Grill on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joes Deli and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joes Deli and Grill.
How does Joes Deli and Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Joes Deli and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Joes Deli and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joes Deli and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joes Deli and Grill 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 Joes Deli and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joes Deli and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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