Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical cleaner stored next to bags of flour in the dry storage area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles on the cook line not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food product stood on the floor of the walk in cooler/freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean dishes with old labels stuck to them.
16-46-4
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the middle cook line make table: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Premade lasagna (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had placed the products there approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed some items in other coolers and ice on the top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the pizza prep hand sink used to dump ice. Operator melts the ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand sink. Operator placed some there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as a sugar scoop in the server area. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line to-go container shelves in the dry storage area. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks in their cook line coolers. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
61
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 400ppm quat. Operator emptied out the buckets on the line and retested them at 200ppm quat. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back dishwashing area hand wash sink used to fill a sanitizer bucket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the bar hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed lime build up in the warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles and vents above the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of fryer oil in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in the dish storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the reach in bar freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sing at the bar hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the server and kitchen prep table. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dumping of ice and lemons into the right side hand wash sink. Employee removed lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed employee washing a dish in the hand wash sink. Instructed employee on proper procedure. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of dust on the ceiling tiles above the cook line. Observed a build up of dust and grease on the ceiling tile vent above the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board the the cook line and prep area with cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching bare face and did not wash hands. Operator had her wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature Observed in bottom reach in cooler of prep line: Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Oregano (45F - Cold Holding); Cut spinach (46F - Cold Holding); Lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) Observed above previous reach in cooler: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (45F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had food brought out at 11:30AM. Operator disposed of tcs food, and called for a mechanic. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bottom reach in cooler of prep line: Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Diced Oregano (45F - Cold Holding); Cut spinach (46F - Cold Holding); Lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) Observed above previous reach in cooler: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (45F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had food brought out at 11:30AM. Operator disposed of tcs food, called for mechanic. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dumping of ice and lemons into the right side hand wash sink. Employee removed lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed a missing hand wash sink at bar. Operator was shown plan. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a build up of dust on the ceiling tiles above the cook line. Observed a build up of dust and grease on the ceiling tile vent above the back door. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board the the cook line and prep area with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles on the floor of the walk in cooler Observed flour and sugar on the floor of the back prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles in the sugar and salt containers in the back prep area. Employee moved handles out of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in left side reach in cooler bell prep line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-17-4
39
Apr 6, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed panko bag on floor between shelf and cooler touching floor. Operator rearranged food item to prevent cross contamination by placing on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Observed employee drinks in glass Reachin Cooler at end of cooks line next to food. Manager placed in labeled hotel pan. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed triple door Reachin Cooler at pizza station with standing water on bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels exposed in sanitizer bucket that not have enough sanitizer in bucket to fully submerge towels. Manager corrected by adding more solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria.
How does Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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