Joey D's Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Joey D's Italian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Joey D's Italian Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions, peppers and lasagna with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Cup in sugar near ice machine
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door has several gaps
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer observed case of bread on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. In Walk in cooler observed cooked pasta and soup with no date marking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sink signage at pizza station Hand washing sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza oven hoods have accumulated debris and dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 with canned foods. Operator moved wd40 to proper location **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on front line observed, cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded products **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on front line observed, cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded products **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At pizza station, observed garbage can blocking Hand washing sink. Operator moved can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Walk in cooler observed cooked pasta and soup with no date marking **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sink signage at pizza station Hand washing sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza oven hoods have accumulated debris and dust **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit to monitor chlorine sanitizer concentration for dish machine. Operator advised to acquire kit as soon as possible.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and cooked ground beef in walk in cooler not date marked, more than 24 hours, less than 7 days. Operator placed labels identifying use by date on product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mounted can opener soiled with debris. Operator advised. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen soiled. Operator advised of need to clean and sanitize inside of machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in large container of salt, used for dispensing product. Operator notified and removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour stored on floor close to back door of kitchen. Manager notified.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled. Operator advised.
23-03-4
61
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with an black/green mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Light mold like substance in ice machine by rear prep area. Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/. Observed all certified food managers expired 8/12/2023 to where establishment does not have a current certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks in women's restroom only reaching 75F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans on racks next to dishwasher. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water only reaching 98F. Operator moved to heat water for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed multiple hand wash sinks in which faucet knob is not working, also observed water leaking from pipes under hand wash sinks. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with an black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
61
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flying insects in bar area, landing on bottles and counter top. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell stock and shrimp over cream and cut onions on cook line. . Repeat 8/9/2023, 3/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink in bar area. Educated operator on proper use of hand wash sink, operator removed basket and items in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in pizza area and bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles not labeled with common name of chemical. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in sugar and flour. Repeat 3/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers on rack in dish area. Repeat 3/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at hand wash sink in back area next to ice machine not working. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shellfish over cream in drawers and breaded raw chicken over vegetables. Operator moved for proper storage.. Repeat 8/9/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate with no handle used to dispense ice. Operator removed plate. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in dish area. Repeat 8/9/2022 **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over marinara sauce. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed employee cutting ready baked bread and placing lemons on glasses with bare hands. Corrected and Educated operator on bare hand contact conditions. Operator corrected process used. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line with strainer in it used as dump sink. Educated operator on proper usage and operator removed strainer. **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/. Observed no certified food Manager on duty with one bar tender, five cooks and one server.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water only reaching 88F at hand wash sink next to ice machine and in Pizza area.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
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 above cook line. Operator moved phone for proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on rack across from dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior walls, pipes and fan of beverage walk-in cooler soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey D's Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey D's Italian Restaurant on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey D's Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Joey D's Italian Restaurant.
How does Joey D's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Joey D's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Joey D's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joey D's Italian Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey D's Italian Restaurant 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey D's Italian Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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