Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala

Last inspected:

8602 Sw Sr 200, Ocala, FL 34481
Overview

Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala has been emergency-closed once, on November 5, 2020, for roach and rodent activity. Over 28 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 255 violations, averaging 9.1 per inspection—more than 75 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and diverse: allergen awareness and proper cooking temperatures were cited repeatedly across 2025 inspections; hand-washing violations appeared in at least 4 inspections between 2023 and 2024; approved food source and shell stock requirement violations recurred. A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was issued. The facility's most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 51 violations including 5 high-priority findings (allergen awareness, approved food source, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures) and was closed with no further action required—though a Warning was issued following the prior September 9, 2025 inspection that found 48 violations.

Most recent closure: November 5, 2020 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
255Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 9.1 violations / inspection 9.1 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 17:25:00

Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2020052871 $400.00 Nov 5, 2020 Tampa

Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection17 violations · 10 high priority
— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala last shut down?
Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala was last shut down on November 5, 2020 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala had?
Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala find?
Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 23 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
Yes, Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala been fined?
Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant in Ocala has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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