Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The two center soda guns at the bar gave a mold like substance inside them.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a cooler blocking access to the hand washing sink between the ice machines. Operator removed the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the back of the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink at the dishwasher.
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a pan of mashed potatoes thawing at room temperature on a prep table in the back kitchen.
06-01-5
58
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the drawer cooler in front of the range there are 5, 8 ounce portions of commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon that are marked "open before thawing" still in the sealed reduced oxygen packaging while fully thawed.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the drawer cooler in front of the range there are 5, 8 ounce portions of commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon that are marked "open before thawing" still in the sealed reduced oxygen packaging while fully thawed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both door gaskets on the middle make table and the walk in freezer are damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of dust on the fan housing and fan covers in the walkin cooler.
23-03-4
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a table next to the cook line tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the tomato sauce to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink between the ice machines. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of salad dressing. Operator removed the plastic ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of pizza crust and a strip loin of beef on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There are breaded chicken breasts thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the chicken to the walk in cooler.
06-01-5
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with the consumer advisory, operator placed the advisory at the front door. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sinks at the bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are plastic to go bags inside the hand washing sink in the middle of the bar by the front door. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The operator has moved the dishwashing area without submitting plans to plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop with the handle in the ice at the service station at the gar. Operated moved the ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on a oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next go the grill there are utensils in 85F standing water. Operate moved the container of water to the grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
50
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Near Three compartment sink, observed lower table shelving, heavily rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink near floor mixer is turned off. Per operator, sink is being repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
90
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, observed fifteen small flying insects near the floor drains and shelving. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area, observed lemons and limes soaking in a third pan in Hand washing sink. Operator removed third pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Near Three compartment sink, observed lower table shelving, heavily rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink near floor mixer is turned off. Per operator, sink is being repaired. **Warning**
29-08-4
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station; pizza sauce (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station; pizza sauce (59F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
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. An employee handled a sandwich roll with their bare hands.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher and triple sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the right hand side. Operator cleaned and sanitized the wall if the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the salad/sandwich area tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding). All item pans are n top of ice in the top of the make table. Operator submerged the pans into the ice. Ambient temperature inside bottom of cooler 54F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple five gallon buckets blocking the hand sink by the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are red onions, tomato sauce, cooked pasta and chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are multiple unsecured carbon dioxide tanks by the back door. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic ramekins inside containers of sugar and salt in the prep area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the top of the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are unlabeled containers of sugar and salt in the prep area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the handwashing sink in the pizza area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 80F standing water on the cook line between the range and grill. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine closest to the pizza kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle on the cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
50
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at the bar. Operator dumped and remade the sanitizer bucket. 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There us a buildup of old food debris on the can opener blade. There is is a mold like substance on the ice chutes in both ice machines by the back door. There is a mold like substance inside the soda gun nozzle at the closed end of the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink at the bar is filled with to go bags.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine chemical test kit for the dishwasher and triple sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink between the ice machines. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Operator had employees read and sign the employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sinks at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on a shelf over the back make table in the pizza area.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
43
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the pizza kitchen pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the pizza sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On the can rack in front of the beer walk-in cooler there are two severely dented cans not segregated from the undamaged cans.
01B-01-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack in front of the beer walk-in cooler there are two severely dented cans not segregated from the undamaged cans. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on the shelf above the make table next to the hand washing sink on the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the walk-in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from oven door handles. This is a repeat violation from 10/14/2022. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
50
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar.
How does Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 76.
Has Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar 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 Italian Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey D's Italian Restaurant & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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