Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota
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381 Kenny Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota operates at more than double the statewide violation average. Across 21 inspections from 2023 to November 2025, the facility recorded 109 violations, averaging 5.2 per inspection — on par with the statewide average overall, but with a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations that have persisted despite multiple enforcement actions. Shell stock requirements and food contact surface violations were cited in at least 7 of the past 8 inspections. Employee health reporting violations and hand washing violations appeared repeatedly across the inspection period, including in the most recent inspection on November 3, 2025. A warning was issued on July 31, 2025 after an inspection documented employee health reporting, food contact surface, and shell stock requirement violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 was completed with no further action, though it documented one high-priority hand washing violation, one allergen awareness violation, and one proper cooking temperature violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota last inspected?
- Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota had?
- Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota find?
- Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- 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).
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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