Inspection Report

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JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA

1741 UNIVERSITY DR · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3564903
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10703548
DBPR license1621299

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In cook line reach in freezer, individual raw veal removed from case on shelf above container of raw shrimp removed from bags. Employee moved veal to bottom of freezer for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at kitchen hand sink due to stripped hot water faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on baffle in ice machine.

#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Heavy lime scale buildup inside dish machine.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee car keys on shelf with clean dishware above kitchen make table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Handle stripped on hot water faucet at kitchen hand sink . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Buckets of house marinara and soup in walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.