Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant JO INC
602 Howard St W, Live Oak, FL 32064 · Permanent Food Service · License 7100282
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw fish stored over noodles in walk-in freezer. Manager placed fish on bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed two flies in back dry storage area. Observed one fly in front counter area.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two certificates provided out of eight employees.
Basic5
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on back of reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cardboard on dry storage shelf in room next to kitchen restroom.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee coat on shelf in dry storage room next to kitchen restroom. Manager removed coat during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
CO2 tank in dry storage area. Manager placed chain around tank.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.