Joey D's at Palmetto
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Joey D's at Palmetto, the earliest from 2022. Joey D's at Palmetto was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Palmetto facility scores 83, putting Joey D's at Palmetto on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris buildup on their can opener. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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/ Observed approximately 8 employees handling food products without a certified food manager present. Operator states they left but will be back later today. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment conducting sous vide cooking of chicken and cold holding it for 5days. Operator states they will go on with the 48 exception rule. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease debris buildup underneath their cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a stack of soda bottles stored on the floor of the back storage hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under their prep cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup on their cook line microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - 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 sous vide cooked chicken in the walk in cooler not properly labeled. Operator stated it was made the day before and opened the package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup inside their dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
32
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-36-5
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. Emailed handout to the manager. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Chef labeled the bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall in the back storage room next to the exit. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
37
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and back pack on food prep table. Employees moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed containers of chemicals stored above and next to clean dish and food throughout the establishment. Operator moved some the chemicals. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals. Operate labels them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator removed the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the left side ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a container of employee food not labeled or separated in a reach in cooler. Operator separated and labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pickles stored on the floor for the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in the right side freezer on the cook line with the food uncovered. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink in reach in freezer on food line. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food and drink on shelf at server area. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on server food prep area. Manager moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet drink cups in server area.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strip hanging above the floor mixer in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked lamb in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the lamb. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in coolers on both sides of the cook line torn. 2 hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1x1 foot hole in the wall next to the back of the dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back exits.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area behind and below the sprayer hose area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair food-contact surface. Duct tape used on a roller on the dough roller machine in the kitchen. Employee removed the tape and cleaned/sanitizer the roller. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey D's at Palmetto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey D's at Palmetto on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey D's at Palmetto?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joey D's at Palmetto.
How does Joey D's at Palmetto compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Joey D's at Palmetto most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Joey D's at Palmetto's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joey D's at Palmetto have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joey D's at Palmetto 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 Joey D's at Palmetto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey D's at Palmetto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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