JOE'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
2745 E BAY DR · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -over 100 rodent droppings under pizza oven -13 rodent droppings on dry storage rack located next to the pizza oven that has food items served to the public. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -fryer baskets at fryers have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 16
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -next to beer tap in kitchen area -at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep station at cooks line **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -soiled apron on shelf with soda fountain syrup **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee in kitchen prepping food **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -metal pan at dish drying rack **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cracked plastic containers at prep station adjacent of cooks line **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -below fire extinguisher in kitchen area **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest next to pizza oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove oven at cooks line has accumulation of grease -microwave at cooks line has accumulation of food residue **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers and stove have accumulation of grease -mixer head in kitchen has accumulation of food residue **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers below prep table at pizza oven **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes on floor in bar area **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -next to pizza oven **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with powder substance in kitchen area next to mixer **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:56 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.