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JOSEPH'S PIZZA

7316 MAIN ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322084124

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3573715
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10735924
DBPR license2600178

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In double door reach-in freezer, two pans of raw breaded chicken stored over bags of bread and pan of lasagna. Employee moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At pizza make area, handwash sink blocked by bread rack. Operator over rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, brush and spatulas in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, top plate in interior of ice machine has build up of pink mold-like substance.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, ceiling vents have build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, cases of ground beef and large sauce containers stored on floor. Operator had employee move all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. At pizza make area, multiple knives stored stuck thru side of cardboard pizza box. Also, in back storage area, scoop in bulk sugar has handle touching product.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At hot food station, exterior of trash can soiled. In back storage area, exterior of bulk sugar container soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In remote storage room, multiple single service items stored on floor.

#8Basic36-02-5

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 freezer are located. Floor patches throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back storage area, bulk sipugar container not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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