UNCLE JOE'S NEW YORK DINER

Name: UNCLE JOE'S NEW YORK DINER
Address: 1010 US HWY 41 N, RUSKIN, FL, 33570, US
Rating: 69.2

1010 US HWY 41 N, RUSKIN, FL 33570

License #3913031

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69.2 Grade F / 100

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UNCLE JOE'S NEW YORK DINER in RUSKIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 6 critical, 14 major, 39 minor.

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[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
[03A-02-5] Milk batter 43 F, coleslaw slaw 55 F in cold holding unit at server station. Discussed placing ice.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. Soda machine. Waffle iron soiled.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.

Administrative complaint recommended
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in walk in cooler on floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plumbing disconnected from hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Due 2/18/2026.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating, license expired 2/1/2026.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 50 F in cold holding unit at server station. Milk batter 68 F on cart on cook line, employee states its been sitting out for a hour. Employee placed items on ice.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and phone on shelf above reach in cooler, removed at time of inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, employee placed in bag at time of inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler, removed at time of inspection.

Warning Issued
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Rosarita nacho cheese sauce 12 lbs Globe Cherry filling 7lbs 4 oz
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine is soiled.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates, bowls stored on shelf near 3 compartment sink not inverted.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket outside.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of cooking on storage on floor in dry storage area, employee moved to shelf. Multiple containers of cooking oil on floor in shed located outside of establishment.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label on green lid going through dish machine. Employee removed label and discarded.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage in salad bar cooler across from 3 compartment sink, multiple beverages in reach in cooler next to over.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in reach in coolers. No ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and flour in back storage area where garlic bread is prep not labeled.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. AC vents in walk in cooler is soiled.
[53B-01-5] 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. Due October 12, 2025
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron next to walk in cooler soiled. Interior of drink machine nozzles soiled. Cutting board throughout kitchen stained.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop rice in salad bar reach in cooler and reach in cooler next to stove.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over fries in reach in freezer on cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and cell phone on prep table shelf adjacent from reach in freezer. Employee cell phone on prep table in back dry storage area. Purse on prep table behind front counter.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: buttermilk batter (57F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler next to oven: linguine noodles (45F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (44F - Cold Holding) Front Counter: butter cups (68F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); Reach in cooler near front door: cheese cake (49F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler on cook line: diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); Walk in cooler: raw meatballs (45F - Cold Holding); cheese sliced (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) employees propped open walk in freezer, items placed on ice.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink drain is present inside of office but sink removed. Due October 12, 2025
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar area had a bowl stored inside. Hand washing sink in back of house on cook line used to add water in 1/3 pan for ice bath.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to stove needs to be cleaned.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage area not inverted. Coffee filters not inverted.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in outside storage shed stored on floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line. Reach in cooler by front door.

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