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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 typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3494700
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8866997
DBPR license3910985

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. Operator set up 3 compartments sink at time of inspection. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Operator called technician prior to callback. Dishwasher **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Raw chicken stored behind beef in walk-in. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen area near hand sink. Operator killed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: 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. **Time Extended** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Discussed with supervisors on obtaining serve safe certification. Julio Alvarado **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Cynthia Martinez. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles not date marked in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Cooked noodles not date marked. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled. Thoroughout kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on front kitchen bar area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Personal items stored on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Employee personal items stored above food storage areas in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near dishwasher soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat tomatoes and ham. Discussed win operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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.