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JOEYS PIZZERIA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471782
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782779
DBPR license5700463

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over bread knots. Operator removed bread knots. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-38-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. ziti (47F – Cold Holding) prepared 3/14. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennilynn Stanford 1/3/20

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.

#10Intermediate11-26-1

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 illness . Provided operator with food employee agreement. Operator will have new employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean knives stored between equipment and wall at salad cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bulk sausage at 22 F on pan in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.