JOSEPH'S PIZZA
Ocean Boulevard
Florida, 32266
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back dock storage area, pizza boxes and unsealed wood lining shelves.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At pizza station, coat and pack stored above pizza make reach-in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At drink station, plastic up's stacked before air drying.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, bottom microwave interior has finish worn off. In back dock area, reach-in freezer has rust on exterior.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, bulk sauce containers stored on floor. In remote storage room, oil stored on floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on end of rack. Operator moved . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, interior of convection oven has build up of black debris in bottom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple lower shelves of tables soiled.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In kitchen, seasoning jugs reused for salt and sugar.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in cooler. Floor in back dock area where can foods and chest freezer are located. Floor patches throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple cases of unwashed produce stored on top shelves above ready to eat items.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen in both reach-in freezers, open bags of raw chicken strips stored with and over ready to eat items.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, pizza for slices (109-129F - Hot Holding). Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control written procedure form.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator remade bucket, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, can opener blade has build up. In kitchen, cutting board has black stains.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, red mat and utensil stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5: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. Establishment has only one expired employee certificate available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
10
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area of kitchen across from convection ovens.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches observed in establishment: three on floor in small storage room by dumpsters and one on floor near hot water heater near restrooms. Dead roaches discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee purple drink cup on shelf above dough prep table in prep area. Cup moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in small storage room near dumpsters. Floor under dish machine. Floor in back storage area. Floor in hot water heater room. Floor in server station near front counter. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor in back storage area near dry food can shelving. Oil moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small white chest freezer by salad making station in kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored on side of metal utility cart near front entrance to kitchen.
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in small storage room by dumpsters. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in small storage room by dumpsters. Floor in back dock area where food is stored. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in patches throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Walls and ceilings not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In small storage room by dumpsters. Wall behind hot water heater near restrooms.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. White sanitizer bucket near hand washing sink by office.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, three pans of pasta cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. Pasta discarded. See stop sale.
- 01B-36-5: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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, three pans of pasta cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. Pasta discarded. See stop sale.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server in server station dropped wrapped straws on floor, picked straws up with bare hands, put straws in trash can, and immediately handled unwrapped single use lids for drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Server at front counter handled cash from paying customer and immediately began preparing drinks for customers without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In pizza making area of kitchen, black utility storage container with bread crumbs directly stored inside. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, cooked meatballs removed from freezer two days prior stored overnight 48F. Meatballs discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, cooked meatballs removed from freezer two days prior stored overnight 48F. Meatballs discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of house made tomato sauce prepared yesterday stored overnight 50F. Sauce discarded. See stop sale.
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, large white container of house made tomato sauce prepared yesterday stored overnight 50F. Sauce discarded. See stop sale.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored next to case of coffee in back storage area by bag in box sodas. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on front outside faucet.
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment has Caesar dressing on menu that is prepared with raw shelled eggs which is not disclosed on menu. Operator began writing disclosure on menus. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has small storage room near dumpsters that is not on current plan for establishment. Storage room contains food items, single use items and equipment. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Only one certification was present (and it was expired). No other certifications were presented. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 25 total violations (10 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In four door reach in cooler near pizza make station, pizza sauce, cheese, beef, raw bacon, roasted garlic, and cut spinach 50F stored overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale. On pizza make line, container of beef 54F stored overnight. Beef discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: On pizza make line, beef 47F. Beef placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Beef moved to walk in cooler to cool. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
19
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Yellow ice buckets stored on ice machine in back kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple white cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In pizza make station, employee drink cup on shelf over line. In dough prep area, employee drink on shelf above prep table. Drink in pizza area moved and stored correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above dough prep table next to yeast packages.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees working in kitchen. All placed hair restraints on. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups near drink dispenser in front counter area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer in back area is cracked/rusted.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment near front line in kitchen. Floor in air handler closet. Ceiling in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. One green dumpster in back of establishment is on grass.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall leading from kitchen to dish area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter, bread products and brownies do not have any label.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dish area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by office in kitchen. Hand washing sink in dish area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment on front line. Hood filters above cooking equipment on front line. Utility cart by front line. Speed racks in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks in multiple reach in coolers in establishment.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil on shelves near front line in kitchen.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in dining area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple to go containers on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Containers inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front counter area where pizza, soups and desserts are served/stored. Floor in multiple areas of kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor tile missing by dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray trash can for bulk sugar in back kitchen.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In four door reach in cooler near pizza make station, pizza sauce, cheese, beef, raw bacon, roasted garlic, and cut spinach 50F stored overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale. On pizza make line, container of beef 54F stored overnight. Beef discarded. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In four door reach in cooler near pizza make station, pizza sauce, cheese, beef, raw bacon, roasted garlic, and cut spinach 50F stored overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale. On pizza make line, container of beef 54F stored overnight. Beef discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza at front counter has no time marking. Pizza across from pizza oven. All pizzas placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. All pizzas Time marked. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back storage area, can of duct adhesive stored with to go containers and lids. In back storage area, container of purple cleaner stored with coffee. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of convection oven in prep area. Fryer baskets above fryers. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by salad station in kitchen blocked by trash can. Can moved. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Caesar dressing contains raw eggs and menu does not identify all items made with Caesar dressing. Inspector explained how items need to be identified. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Six employees are working, none are certified food manager. Certified food manager arrived during end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One training record is a photocopy.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 30 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 19 basic).