Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin
Last inspected:
1010 Us Hwy 41 N, Ruskin, FL 33570Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin has accumulated 482 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.8 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended in 2023 and again in February 2026. Food contact surface contamination, employee health reporting failures, and toxic substance control issues are the most frequently cited violations. Recent inspections show ongoing compliance challenges, with the facility receiving a warning in August 2025 after 38 violations were documented in a single visit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
11.7
violations / inspection
11.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 4 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 22 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections44 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections43 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections50 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin last inspected?
- Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin had?
- Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin find?
- Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin ever been shut down?
- No, Uncle Joe's New York Diner in Ruskin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
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