Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota

Last inspected:

381 Kenny Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232
Overview

Joey 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.

21Inspections
109Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery and Pizzeria in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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 November 3, 2025. 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, Proper cooking temps, Shell stock requirements.
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 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching 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 November 3, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority 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 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.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.

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