Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

JOEYS OKEECHOBEE PIZZA

107 SW PARK ST · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34972

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3313892
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8259910
DBPR license5700463

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 20, 2023 3:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 22, 2023 3:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans on pizza sauce on can goods rack by mixer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#11High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Dishwasher did not wash hands before beginning work. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches under plastic container on line Five live roaches by pizza station. Operator called pest control in my presence, and they will come today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards on line, container tops soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Some progress noted in training. Operator has books and will give training this week. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator has the forms but they have not been signed . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair fan at pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on top of reach in cooler, adjacent to microwave. One dead on top of salad reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind fry station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, walk in Cooler and storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Shelves have accumulation of soil residues on line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.