Joey's Pizza & Pasta House
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Joey's Pizza & Pasta House has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Marco Island restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. All employee training has expired.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the service area there is an ice scoop with the handle inside contact with the ice. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing washing sign at the hand washing sink in the pantry or between the cook line and the pizza station
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There used to be a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a metal bowl inside a bin of bread crumbs. Operated removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), operator changed out the sanitizer container, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are pans of lasagna in the make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line with no date marking that was prepared 48 hours prior per the operator.
02C-02-5
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.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is in contact with the ice in the service area by the bar. Educated employee on proper storage of ice scoops, employee corrected the storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is an ice scoop on top of an ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to the dish washer. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the gand washing sink in the salad station.
31B-04-4
50
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. After washing their hands and employee dried their hands on their apron.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in the walk in cooler raw shrimp is stored above cooked pasta.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table cooler at the entrance to the cook line raw chicken is stored above raw fish and raw ground beef.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the pizza area sausage (49F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a dicer with food debris in the cutting blades on a shelf between the hot line and the pantry.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the garage is being used as a dump sink, there is a strainer inside the hand washing sink at the bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink in the men's restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are to go boxes stored not inverted above the microwave ovens on the cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife between a table and a wall at a prep table across from the dish washing station.
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of seasoning in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop inside the ice bin in the service area by the bar with the handle in contact with the ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are cases of shrimp and a case of clams, a tube of ground beef and cases of sausage stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
32
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink at the bar is filled with multiple items.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of scale and flld debris on top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of red pepper flakes. Operator removed the ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the service area by the bar. Operator moved ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoop is stored on the drain rack of the soda fountain in the service area by the kitchen. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.there are tongs on a oven handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The drain on the hand sink by the walk-in freezer is in disrepair.
29-08-4
67
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk-in cooler in the storage area, Poultry (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator states that the poultry and cheese have been in the cooler less than four hours. Operator moved the poultry and cheese to the main walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun at the entrance to the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are buckets of garlic spread blocking the hand wash sink between the cook line and the pizza station. Operator moved the garlic spread. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is extensive ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage on the can rack not segregated from undamaged cans there are three cans of ripe pitted olives and one can of pizza sauce with severely dented rims and sides.
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. **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 - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are six knives stored between the make table and the steam table on the cook line. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the salad station there is a plastic ramekin in crumbled blue cheese. Operator removed the ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage on the can rack not segregated from undamaged cans there are three cans of ripe pitted olives and one can of pizza sauce with severely dented rims and sides. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
55
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unpackaged raw sausage is stored in the same container as a bag of sliced mushrooms in the drawer cooler in the pizza area. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup on the can opener blade. Operator replaced the can opener. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2022, 8/24/2021. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the make table cooler in front of the deep fryer lasagna prepared more than 24 hours ago is not date marked. Operator date marked the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are multiple knives stored between the steam table and the make table. Operator washed and sanitized the knives. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink between the main cook's line and the pizza area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are bins of salt and sugar in the dry storage area unlabeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey's Pizza & Pasta House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey's Pizza & Pasta House on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey's Pizza & Pasta House?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joey's Pizza & Pasta House.
How does Joey's Pizza & Pasta House compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Joey's Pizza & Pasta House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Marco Island average of 76.
Has Joey's Pizza & Pasta House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joey's Pizza & Pasta House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey's Pizza & Pasta House 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 Pizza & Pasta House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey's Pizza & Pasta House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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