Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in New Port Richey average 78, so Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler - raw beef over raw fish, operator moved beef to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard
22-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lemons being cut before washing, operator moved to prep sink to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup over prep table on cook line line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - red sauce (45F - Cold Holding)prepped last night, moved to freezer cooled to 37/ 40F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf over lift top cooler, moved towels bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
90
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon in original packaging **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 7 seconds, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came in from back door and put gloves on without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager, employee went to hand sink and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of aspirin on shelf above reach in pizza cooler, medicine removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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 marked on pizzas, cook was able to determine the time pizzas came out of oven and properly time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting boards **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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop cheese, portion cups removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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. 7 pieces of salmon in original packaging **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid or straw on shelf above reach in cooler, drink removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in server cooler, personal food removed and put into container, labeled and put on bottom shelf in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at hand sink in dish area **Warning**
31B-04-4
22
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: No dishwasher at this time **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Not observed **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink has been removed, hand sink in dish area has been moved to the opposite side of the wall. Prep sink installed in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Spoke to plan review, plans were received 11/12/2024, has not been profiled yet. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Plans were received, currently in review by Robin S. Deficiency letter was sent but not yet responded to. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Kris, Donald, David, Kaden, Marisa, Kelse have no employee training certification and no employee reporting agreement, provided operator with form 5030-103 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Francis and emerald are the only two employees with Food handlers training certification **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Kris, Donald expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink for establishment, plans show mop sink by back door in dish area, there is a table there now. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
52
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: No dishwasher at this time **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Kris, Donald expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink has been removed, hand sink in dish area has been moved to the opposite side of the wall. Prep sink installed in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Spoke to plan review, plans were received 11/12/2024, has not been profiled yet. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Kris, Donald, David, Kaden, Marisa, Kelse have no employee training certification and no employee reporting agreement, provided operator with form 5030-103 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Francis and emerald are the only two employees with Food handlers training certification **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink for establishment, plans show mop sink by back door in dish area, there is a table there now. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
52
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in top rail of cooler on cook line, ice bags added to food **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink on cook line Hand sink next to ice machine has ice bucket stored on top of it and buckets in front of it All items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hands sink in dish area removed and installed on the other side of the wall
31A-04-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink has been removed, hand sink in dish area has been moved to the opposite side of the wall. Prep sink installed in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. Kris, Donald, David, Kaden, Marisa, Kelse have no employee training certification and no employee reporting agreement, provided operator with form 5030-103
11-26-1
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. Francis and emerald are the only two employees with Food handlers training certification **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
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. Kris, Donald expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink for establishment, plans show mop sink by back door in dish area, there is a table there now. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
35
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Dec 5, 2023
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. On table next to stove -heavy cream (63F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 2 hours ago, moved to freezer, will add to time control **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 4 bin Seasoning container above stovec **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/ 2 servers, 3 cooks **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line Frames around drawers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on lift top coolers above food. Moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
61
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Viewed approved plans and mop sink was listed on plans, but not in the establishment. Discussed with operator requirement for reinstalling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Discussed plans with Robin S. In plan review. Plans show a hand wash sink in dish room and must be there. Mop sink needs to be reinstalled in same location. Or other location approved by plan review. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
82
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose on floor outside rear kitchen door missing a vacuum breaker. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of a cleaner stored on shelf above reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over calamari in reach-in cooler drawer underneath stove. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mike Trgo expired 3/27/2022, stated he plans to get certified soon. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Viewed approved plans and mop sink was listed on plans, but not in the establishment. Discussed with operator requirement for reinstalling. **Warning**
29-27-4
47
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put a hat on then started preparing food without washing hands
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mike Trgo expired 3/27/2022
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server hand sink blocked by bottles of soda, operator moved bottles of soda **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of equipment soiled
23-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant.
How does Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey's II New York Pizzeria & 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's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey's II New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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