Jojos Italian Diner
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Jojos Italian Diner nine times, with records going back to 2022. Jojos Italian Diner was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tarpon Springs restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - temps not taken since Monday chicken soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked meatball 47 (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tenders(47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheesecake mix (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale ; Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked escargot (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Pizza make cooler -diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding) diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale all other food moved to freezer **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler - temps not taken since Monday, 2 days ago. cooked sweet potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale ; Alfredo sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cooked escargot (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale Pizza make cooler -diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in package **Warning**
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. Salmon five 3.5 oz packages in vertical cooler.er completely thawed. See stop sale **Warning**
06-09-1
61
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Expired for Jojo 3/28/2025. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Operator is scheduled to do their food handlers training on Sunday **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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. Dishmachine was ran twice, both runs 0ppm. Operator has ran out of chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink using quaternary tablets. 3 compartment sink 200ppm. Operator had not used the dishmachine today. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
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. Expired for Jojo 3/28/2025.
53B-14-5
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee primed dishmachine. Rechecked reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine bin. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, drink removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken wings on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
86
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Operator operator is expanding into the 3rd unit and will be installing an addition to the kitchen and seating area, operator started construction. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handles on cooler broken. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jojos Italian Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jojos Italian Diner on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jojos Italian Diner?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jojos Italian Diner.
How does Jojos Italian Diner compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Jojos Italian Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Jojos Italian Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jojos Italian Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jojos Italian Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jojos Italian Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jojos Italian Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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