Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JOE'S NEW YORK DINER LLC

11701 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3481193
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8792190
DBPR license3910985

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 22, 2024 12:26 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 23, 2024 1:03 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High 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. Quaternary 200ppm Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of callback Establishment on warning from previous inspection. Operator called technician prior to callback. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 2 live roach in wiring of chest freezer on bottom. 1 egg sac observed in wiring of chest freezer on bottom Operator called pest control prior to callback. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Julio Alvarado Establishment under warning from previous inspection.

Warning
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strips for chlorine and quaternary.

#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment under warning from previous inspection. Provided operator education packet containing reporting agreement. Cynthia Martinez **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles made day prior not date marked in reach in cooler near office. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen

#2Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on food storage racks, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer in dish area in disrepair. Handle on reach in cooler on server line missing.

#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour in prep area near kitchen.

#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above walk way in dish area. Operator states they have one ordered.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dish area.

#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat tomatoes and ham. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.