Neighborhood Joe
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2023
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Neighborhood Joe three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 2, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Neighborhood Joe dates to Nov 2, 2023.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Neighborhood Joe's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of raid in kitchen
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
64
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single door reach-in cooler of front line: Soy 50 degrees F, oat milk 46 degrees F. Operator moved to reach-in cooler functioning properly **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023 **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by three compartment sink and handwash sink of front line as evidenced by pans stored inside of it and spoons
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sprouts over ready-to-eat cream in sliding door reach-in cooler of kitchen. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table next to cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled on make line
22-08-4
47
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Self-service cooler on front line: Vegan salad 46 degrees F, Mac and cheese 46 degrees F. Operator placed in tall sliding door reach-in cooler. Some foods temped appropriately in cooler Double door reach-in cooler of kitchen: Half and half 46 degrees F. Discussed with operator to use steel pan **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Homemade blue cheese dressing made 08/13 should've been used or discarded by 08/19 in double door reach-in cooler of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade blue cheese dressing made 08/13 should've been used or discarded by 08/19 in double door reach-in cooler of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine in three compartment sink over 200ppm. Operator drained and refilled. 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sauerkraut in double door reach-in cooler of kitchen made 5 days ago. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Double door reach-in cooler of cook line: Diced tomatoes at 9:29 prepped at 9 62 degrees F re-temp at 10:04 63 degrees F. Not sitting under refrigeration. Operator placed in cooler. Sliding door reach-in cooler of kitchen: soup ambient cooling at 9:39 water added at 9 54 degrees F re-temp at 10:05 54 degrees F. Lid closed on bottom shelf. Operator removed lid. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line. **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. Quiche and soup in tall sliding door reach-in cooler made two days ago. Employee added date. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready-to-eat pepper jack in tall slide door reach-in cooler. Discussed proper storage. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Mac and cheese, and vegan salad offered in self-service cooler on front line has no date packaged and address **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On front line. **Warning**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Neighborhood Joe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Neighborhood Joe on file is from Nov 2, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Neighborhood Joe?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Neighborhood Joe.
How does Neighborhood Joe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Neighborhood Joe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Neighborhood Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Neighborhood Joe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Neighborhood Joe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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