What is Joey's Diner's health inspection score?

Joey's Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Joey's Diner last inspected?

Joey's Diner was last inspected on October 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Joey's Diner have?

Joey's Diner has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Joey's Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, Joey's Diner has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Joey's Diner serve?

Joey's Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Joey's Diner

Name: Joey's Diner
Address: 400 JAMES STREET, Utica, 13501
Rating: 89

400 JAMES STREET, Utica

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Oct 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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400 JAMES STREET, Utica, FL 13501

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

9 basic

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Re-Inspection3 Inspection

Oct 25

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 24

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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