Bradenton, Manatee County

JOEY D'S CHICAGO STYLE EATERY INC

6401 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34209

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Dec 4, 2025
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 24227394

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in pizza area and cook line with soil and stains.

14-09-4

Detail 24227391

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line make station with cut marks.

14-11-5

Detail 24227390

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelves of food preparation tables next to fryer and across from fryers with rust pitted surfaces.

35B-01-4

Detail 24227392

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed 1/4 " gap on door on right side of exit door in pizza area.

05-09-4

Detail 24227393

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 2 door reach in cooler on pizza line across from oven. Operator replaced thermometer. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24227389

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hand sign at hand washing sink located in dish area. Operator replaced handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23945791

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans on can rack with dent at seals. Operator voluntarily removed cans for return to suppliers. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-49-4

Detail 23945789

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator discontinued using dish machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23945787

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee start to put on gloves without washing hands. Manager stopped employee from putting on gloves. Manager educated employee on handwashing before putting on gloves. Employee washed hands then put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-24-4

Detail 23945788

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting strip at beer taps. Operator removed and discarded pest emitting strips. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23945792

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks drinks on food storage rack next to seasonings. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23945793

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment across from fryers. Operator removed knife for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23945794

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on cook line. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23945790

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foil single serve pans not inverted on rack on cook line next to warmers. Operator inverted foil pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-24-4

Detail 23612752

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting strips on beer tap in server area. Operator removed and discarded strips Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23612751

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Operatorclosedlids. Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22963985

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near fryers. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22963984

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of soda syrup on floor in back storage area. Operator stated the soda had just been delivered. Operator moved soda to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22963986

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22963983

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 22543379

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings (59F - Cooling); stored in the small reach in cooler next to the fryers on the cook line. Manager stated the covered container of chicken wings were placed in the reach in cooler the day before to cool. Manager discarded the chicken wings. Corrective Action Taken

01B-36-5

Detail 22543381

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Chicken wings (59F - Cooling); stored in the small reach in cooler next to the fryers on the cook line. Manager stated the covered container of chicken wings were placed in the reach in cooler the day before to cool. Manager discarded the chicken wings.

01B-01-4

Detail 22543384

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of marinara sauce stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Manager placed the items aside for a refund. Repeat Violation

22-41-4

Detail 22543383

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22543382

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon containers of cleaning fluid stored over single service Togo boxes and plates in the dry storage area. Manager removed the single service items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22543377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on both the soda machines in the wait station area soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 22543378

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.

12B-13-4

Detail 22543380

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in walk in cooler #1 and the stand up reach in cooler in the wait station area. Manager removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-03-4

Detail 22281949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22281950

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks in cook line area soiled. Dish machine racks soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22123973

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of tomatoes dented at the seams. Manager set cans aside for refund. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22123964

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty plastic cups and clean plastic cups without washing hands. Employee washed hands and re-washed the plastic cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22123970

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages (126F - Hot Holding); Cooked peppers (120F - Hot Holding); stored in hot holding on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in hot holding for approximately 1.5 hours. Manager reheated the sausage to 171F and the cooked peppers to 168F and placed them in hot holding on the grill. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22123967

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22123969

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed hand outs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22123966

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine outside of back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22123972

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 22123974

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line dry storage shelves on cook line. Manager removed cardboard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22123971

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under dishwasher and three compartment sink soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22123968

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several Knives stored in cracks of equipment on the cook line. Manager removed knives to be sanitized. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22123965

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks in cook line area soiled. Dish machine racks soiled. Warning

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21743023

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer concentration 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 21743027

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand washing sink by the dishwasher. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21743022

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in sink by the dishwasher. Operator placed the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21743028

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator.

53B-14-5

Detail 21743025

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 21743026

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine in the kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 21743031

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line scoop in crumbled feta. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21743030

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf in dishwashing area. Operator removed containers to be washed. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21743024

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath the equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21743029

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the soda nozzles in soda machine soiled.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21369700

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over cooked sausage stored in the reach in cooler at the cook line. Operator placed the steak on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21369696

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of vinegar stored at hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Operator removed the container. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21369697

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine by the dishwashing area.

14-45-4

Detail 21369695

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed underneath microwave in the kitchen . Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21369698

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the pizza station knife stored between equipment.

33-11-4

Detail 21369699

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

May 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21109429

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat cheese curds not in original package in Reach in freezer. Employee moved chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 21109426

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing dishes and washing hands with gloves on after touching dirty dishes rather than change gloves/wash hands.

31A-11-4

Detail 21109430

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food pan stored in hand wash sink by Dish machine . Employee moved pan. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21109428

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee gatorade bottles on shelf next to flour container. Employee moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21109427

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 20485050

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on dry storage rack by preparation table in back of kitchen 1 dented can of cheddar cheese sauce and 1 dented can of crushed tomatoes. Operator removed dented cans. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20485055

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk-in cooler Raw shell egg over ready to eat food. Operator removed shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 20485052

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped dirty dishes in dish room then went to pickup food for service. Operator stopped employee and explained proper handwashing protocol. Employees washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20485053

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on waitstaff line Ranch dressing (50°F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese dressing (51°F - Cold Holding) Observed product stored above the crushed ice. Operator stated it had been out for 1.5 hours. Operator put in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 20485054

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed food storage shelves rusted in both Walk-in cooler in the main kitchen area in front of dishwasher.

08B-38-4

Detail 20485051

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in Walk-in freezer in main kitchen . Operator removed food and put on shelves. Corrected On-Site