How many health inspections has JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO had?

JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO ever been shut down?

No, JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO?

The most frequently cited violations at JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

TEMPERATURE FAILURE: Inadequate cooling equipment cannot maintain required temperatures, allowing food to enter the danger zone (41-135°F). Overloaded or malfunctioning refrigeration allows slow temperature rise that promotes bacterial growth. Clostridium botulinum grows in improperly refrigerated vacuum-packed foods. Equipment failure during busy periods creates mass food safety risk. Provide sufficient refrigeration and cooling capacity for the volume of food prepared. Monitor equipment temperatures at least daily. Maintain and repair equipment promptly. Do not overload refrigeration units (maintain air circulation). Use ambient temperature thermometers in all cooling equipment. Have backup plans for equipment failure.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO

945 10 ST E, Palmetto, FL 34221

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SANTANGELO ENTERPRISES · License: SEA5105606

JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO in Palmetto, FL has 22 inspections on record with 140 total violations (6.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

140Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 20, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Oct 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 23, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jun 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 23, 2017 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO had?: JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO ever been shut down?: No, JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO?: The most frequently cited violations at JOEY D'S AT PALMETTO are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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