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LITTLE JOEYS PIZZA RESTAURANT

8602 SW SR 200 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34481

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3642399
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10948961
DBPR license5201884

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#15High Priority22-41-4

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 next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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, Tuna thawing in reach-in cooler next to cook line.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from steam table. Interior of microwave on shelf above reach-in cooler across from steam table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of water stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser stored at end of cook line. Employee placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in wait station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles used throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.

#5Basic06-09-1

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. Tuna thawing in reach-in cooler next to cook line.

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from salad reach-in coolers. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between end of table and bracket on prep table across from dish machine.

#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water, 98F. Employee turned burner on to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in dish area.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents greasy. Area behind soda nozzles in wait station.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of straws stored on floor in shed behind building.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Stuffed clams stored in reach-in freezer across from kitchen ice machine.

#13Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in wait station, 200 ppm. Manager added water bucket, 50 ppm.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food stored on cook line. Employee placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.