Uncle Joe's New York Diner
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Uncle Joe's New York Diner, the earliest from 2022. Uncle Joe's New York Diner was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 22 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Uncle Joe's New York Diner's latest score of 61 falls below the Ruskin average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 50 F in cold holding unit at server station. Milk batter 68 F on cart on cook line, employee states it's been sitting out for a hour. Employee placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Milk batter 43 F, coleslaw slaw 55 F in cold holding unit at server station. Discussed placing ice.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Soda machine. Waffle iron soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
61
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 50 F in cold holding unit at server station. Milk batter 68 F on cart on cook line, employee states it's been sitting out for a hour. Employee placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over lasagna in walk in cooler, employee placed raw beef to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating, license expired 2/1/2026. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Soda machine. Waffle iron soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plumbing disconnected from hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Due 2/18/2026. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and phone on shelf above reach in cooler, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in walk in cooler on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, employee placed in bag at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron next to walk in cooler soiled. Interior of drink machine nozzles soiled. Cutting board throughout kitchen stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed stained cutting board. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. AC vents in walk in cooler is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed soiled ceilings throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above sink in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line. Reach in cooler by front door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed tongs hanging on oven. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed exterior of drink machine covered with debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron next to walk in cooler soiled. Interior of drink machine nozzles soiled. Cutting board throughout kitchen stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed stained cutting board. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line. Reach in cooler by front door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed tongs hanging on oven. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink drain is present inside of office but sink removed. Due October 12, 2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed exterior of drink machine covered with debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. AC vents in walk in cooler is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed soiled ceilings throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above sink in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 29 minor violations.
View 38 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 95F, sausage links 91F. Cook placed items back on grill for reheating, second temp. Sausage patties 170, sausage links 150. Cook stated he was making fresh sausage links. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: buttermilk batter (57F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler next to oven: linguine noodles (45F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (44F - Cold Holding) Front Counter: butter cups (68F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); Reach in cooler near front door: cheese cake (49F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler on cook line: diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); Walk in cooler: raw meatballs (45F - Cold Holding); cheese sliced (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) employees propped open walk in freezer, items placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over fries in reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Rosarita nacho cheese sauce 12 lbs Globe Cherry filling 7lbs 4 oz **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron next to walk in cooler soiled. Interior of drink machine nozzles soiled. Cutting board throughout kitchen stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar area had a bowl stored inside. Hand washing sink in back of house on cook line used to add water in 1/3 pan for ice bath. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Due October 12, 2025 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple located in all reach in coolers, reach in freezer, walk in cooler and walk in freezer not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked food storage containers in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking on storage on floor in dry storage area, employee moved to shelf. Multiple containers of cooking oil on floor in shed located outside of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above sink in women's bathroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensils in sugar and flour in back dry food storage area. Utensil in rice bag located in outside shed with dry food. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to stove needs to be cleaned. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in reach in coolers. No ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink drain is present inside of office but sink removed. Due October 12, 2025 **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label on green lid going through dish machine. Employee removed label and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage in salad bar cooler across from 3 compartment sink, multiple beverages in reach in cooler next to over. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in outside storage shed stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage area not inverted. Coffee filters not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line closest to reach in freezer. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink behind bar area leaking. Hand washing sink next to walk in cooler leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket outside. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and flour in back storage area where garlic bread is prep not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line. Reach in cooler by front door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop rice in salad bar reach in cooler and reach in cooler next to stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Heavily soiled cardboard on cook line floor and prep areas. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. AC vents in walk in cooler is soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates, bowls stored on shelf near 3 compartment sink not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and cell phone on prep table shelf adjacent from reach in freezer. Employee cell phone on prep table in back dry storage area. Purse on prep table behind front counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
8
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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 touch cooked eggs with bare hands. **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep with out washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 69 F, Egg wash 58 F on cook line. Employee added more ice to egg wash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked lasagna in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash lettuce at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink next to walk in cooler. Employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted across from dish machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of cart and grill. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected. Employee protected at time of inspection.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar and flour not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
21
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 61 F, Eggs 65 F, operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above blue cheese in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
50-17-3
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. Dish machine tested 0ppm chlorine, operator primed tested 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in handwash sink next to walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Operator provided one employee training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above clean containers. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above clean containers.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes on floor on cook line. Fries on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf next to reach in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and brown sugar not labeled in dry storage.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on shelf next to reach in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
26
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Operator provided 3 food handler certifications. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Cups near soda machine wet nesting. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking next to waffle maker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
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. Tested 0 ppm, advised operator to set up 3 Compartment Sink until the dish machine is working properly.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and change glove with out washing hands.
12A-07-5
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. Observed employee touch face and continued prepping chicken.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked lasagna in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw salmon to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs 58 F. Discussed time as a public health control. **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 74 F, raw shell eggs 58 F. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 4+ employees working with no certified food manager on cite.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine test strips for dish machine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in pasta and cheese located in reach in cooler across from 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and sugar not labeled in dry storage, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored next to coffee machine.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from the register. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of chicken and chili on the floor throughout kitchen. Potatoes on floor next to walk in cooler. Employee removed chicken and chili off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf with clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee half eaten food on prep table next to waffle maker. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to walk in cooler and at handwash sink near registers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: no soap at handwash sink next to registers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Joe's New York Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Joe's New York Diner on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Joe's New York Diner?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Uncle Joe's New York Diner.
How does Uncle Joe's New York Diner compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
Uncle Joe's New York Diner most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has Uncle Joe's New York Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Joe's New York Diner have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 22 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Joe's New York Diner 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 Uncle Joe's New York Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Joe's New York Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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