ITALIAN PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT JO INC
602 HOWARD ST W · LIVE OAK · Suwannee County · FL 32064
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in back dry storage area. Observed one fly in front counter area.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over noodles in walk-in freezer. Manager placed fish on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Two certificates provided out of eight employees.
Basic 5
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry storage area. Manager placed chain around tank. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on dry storage shelf in room next to kitchen restroom.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back of reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat on shelf in dry storage room next to kitchen restroom. Manager removed coat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:51 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.