Joe's New York Diner
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
25
Score
Joe's New York Diner appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 15 violations.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Joe's New York Diner's latest score of 25 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
8
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to line pan of cheese inside reach in cooler. Chef removed cloth and properly stored cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are soiled on soda machine on front line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty dishes stored inside it in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper tow at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Chef placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee hung up consumer advisory.
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and food preparation table. Chef removed knife and placed at dishwasher.
10-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken, pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled between fryers and grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee using cell phone while working in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen area has dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves across from dishwasher.
16-46-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board in kitchen area.
21-04-4
25
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on shelves by dishwasher has black stains and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Cutting board has stains. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen area with no hair restraints. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Employee not using hair restraints while working in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in big white freezer by dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors on cooks line by handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stick on clean dishes by dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Clean dishes still have old labels on them by dishwasher. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor covered in old food debris underneath fryer,grill,reach in cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
61
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies found in dishwasher area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on shelves by dishwasher has black stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by dishwasher has dirty dishes inside it. Manager removed dirty dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any foods inside walk in cooler. Items have the day with no dates.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in big white freezer by dishwasher.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors on cooks line by handwashing sink.
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stick on clean dishes by dishwasher.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line. Standing water inside double door refrigerator y dishwasher.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken inside reach in cooler on cooks line is stored uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling by walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor covered in old food debris underneath fryer,grill,reach in cooler on cooks line.
36-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of pancake batter stored on floor in kitchen area. Buckets of sausage gravy stored on floor in kitchen area. Vegetables inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky tape overtop lights in dining room area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen area with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink stored in reach in cooler cutting board on cooks line. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
27
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of shrimps stored over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler by office. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled dishes and food containers, then handled clean food containers from dish machine without changing gloves. Discussed with operator about handwashing and gloves changing procedures.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee: Wendy Spelcheetdidnk.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A container of fry oil stored on floor by dry storage room.
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 bulk pieces of frozen pork belly thawing in three-compartments sink with no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on oven at cook line. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat rice.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potato salad (45F - Cold Holding) made day prior
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad (45F - Cold Holding) made day prior See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage (105F - Hot Holding); Potatoes (89F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 165F PREPARED 8:00, FIRST TEMPERATURE 9:03
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) CORRECTED TO 200PPM **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Provided operator with education packet containing
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink near cook line, blocked by trash can. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lauren Rowe **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink near dish area. Employee stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler near back door not date marked, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near dish pit.
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near back door interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dishwasher, not in use. Set up 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored above cook line.
40-06-5
19
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed with supervisors on obtaining serve safe certification. Julio Alvarado **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on front kitchen bar area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Personal items stored on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Employee personal items stored above food storage areas in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee personal item stored on food storage rack. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roach in wiring of chest freezer on bottom. 1 egg sac observed in wiring of chest freezer on bottom Operator called pest control prior to callback. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: 1 live roach observed under reach in cooler. 1 live roach in wiring of freezer. 1 dead observed under freezer in dishwashing area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Quaternary 200ppm Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of callback Establishment on warning from previous inspection. Operator called technician prior to callback. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julio Alvarado Establishment under warning from previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment under warning from previous inspection. Provided operator education packet containing reporting agreement. Cynthia Martinez **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer in dish area in disrepair. Handle on reach in cooler on server line missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen area near hand sink. Operator killed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: 4 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roach in wiring of chest freezer on bottom. 1 egg sac observed in wiring of chest freezer on bottom Operator called pest control prior to callback. **Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Raw chicken stored behind beef in walk-in. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator set up 3 compartments sink at time of inspection. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Operator called technician prior to callback. Dishwasher **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed with supervisors on obtaining serve safe certification. Julio Alvarado **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles not date marked in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Cooked noodles not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled. Thoroughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on front kitchen bar area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Personal items stored on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Employee personal items stored above food storage areas in kitchen. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above walk way in dish area. Operator states they have one ordered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat tomatoes and ham. Discussed win operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
32
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 24 violations
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. Operator set up 3 compartments sink at time of inspection. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen area near hand sink. Operator killed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and wash hand approximately 5 seconds. Operator had employee rewash hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to rinse coffee pot. Discussed with operator on only utilizing hand wash sink for handwashing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed with supervisors on obtaining serve safe certification. Julio Alvarado **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand wash sink, operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap stocked at front handwashing sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. One employee has employee training available No other employee has training available upon request. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles not date marked in kitchen. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on front server line. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled. Thoroughout kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils store in soiled container in storage area. Operator rewashed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on front kitchen bar area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Personal items stored on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and oil stored on floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above walk way in dish area. Operator states they have one ordered. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign observed at front handwashing sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink in front bar area slow draining. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area slow draining. Discussed with operator on obtaining plumber to fix slow drain issue. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat tomatoes and ham. Discussed win operator. **Warning**
08B-17-4
12
Jan 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (85F - Hot Holding); Cooked Sausage Patty (80F - Hot Holding) Operator completed time as a public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheddar Cheese 51F ) FIRST TEMP 9:57am SECOND TEMP 43F at 10:55am) Cheddar Cheese - Cold Holding 51F) FIRST TEMP AT 9:57am SECOND TEMP 43F 10:55am) Operator placed containers into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator placed shrimp below Parmesan. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication stored above three compartment sink in dishwashing area. Operator moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee put strainer into hand sink. Employee moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in containers in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jam containers stored on ground, employee moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling on cook line soiled. Standing water in walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line soiled.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on bread rack in dry storage, employee jacket hanging on soda concentrate rack in dry storage. Employee jacket and purse hanging on spice rack in hallway.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Artic Air brand reach in cooler missing handle in front server line. Gasket on reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
30
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. No employees have food handlers certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Some Employees still don't have food handlers certification training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. No employees have food handlers certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time markers on cooked sausage and sausage Pattie's in between flat top grills. Manager added proper time markers to products. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop of cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. No sanitizer inside dishwasher. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Gave operator physical copy of clean up plan for body fluids. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. No employees have food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Gave operator copy of employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw fish stored in ice that has melted inside walk in cooler. Manager drained water and properly stored fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef and turkey breast sitting inside sink with no running water. Manager placed items under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
35
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on shelf and overfilled in reach in cooler near cook-line, raw beef 50F, raw chicken 51F, comminuted beef 49F, cooked pasta 70F. Cook put ice around items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in front counter area. Did not observe it landing on any food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on counters, shelves and reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook took bowl and washed it out in hand wash sink. Spoke with cook about proper dishwashing and hand washing procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep grooves in cutting board surface. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
55
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Chlorine sanitizer measured at 0ppm. Manager has contacted dish mechanic. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pattie's temped at grill, 90F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Not observed at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing between tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Grout missing between tiles. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
67
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta lacking date on sticker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Food containers in walk in cooler from crab stuffing from previous day not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation exposed on reach in cooler across from grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Insulation exposed on reach in cooler across from grill. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with deep grooves on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Cutting board with deep grooves on cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked egg in walk in cooler, yolk stained surrounding eggs. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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 measured at 0ppm. Spoke with manager and had employees set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are soiled with deep cut marks at both reach in coolers in front of grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand-wash sink located between grill and dish machine has a weak pressure.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter have signs in front to not use sinks due to leaking in pipe.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
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. Cook and dish workers do not have required food handler training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Bag of flour in dry storage torn open and exposed. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-16-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook drinking at cook line. Spoke with cook and he walked into hallway away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer near three compartment sink lid rusted and broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food build up around cook line and in dry storage
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease build up on wall across from grill and ware washing room.
36-68-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Country sausage thawing in white bin. Employee placed bin in sink and ran water over it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located on unattended patio area outside near parking lot. Establishment closed for the day to put the new water line for the ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
08B-62-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's New York Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's New York Diner on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's New York Diner?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Joe's New York Diner.
How does Joe's New York Diner compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Joe's New York Diner most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Joe's New York Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joe's New York Diner have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joe's New York Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Joe's New York Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's New York Diner is inspected around five times per year on average.
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