JOSEPH'S PIZZA
7316 MAIN ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322084124
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In reach-in cooler across from steam table, chicken (87F – Cooling) for 5.25 hours per employee. Chicken in deep metal container with foil on top.
01B-36-5High 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. In reach-in cooler across from steam table, chicken (87F – Cooling) for 5.25 hours per employee. Chicken in deep metal container with foil on top.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In back dry storage room, observed 6 rodent droppings under shelf next to glue trap next reach-in freezer. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top section of salad reach-in cooler, shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding). Item placed in cooler 4.25 hours prior per employee. Lid of cooler left open.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of salad reach-in cooler, shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding). Item placed in cooler 4.25 hours prior per employee. Lid of cooler left open.
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. In top section of salad reach-in cooler, ranch dressing (55F – Cooling). Ranch dressing made and placed in cooler 4.25 hours prior per employee. Lid left open on cooler, dressing in deep container.
03D-06-5High 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 top section of salad reach-in cooler, ranch dressing (55F – Cooling). Ranch dressing made and placed in cooler 4.25 hours prior per employee. Lid left open on cooler, dressing in deep container.
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach-in cooler across from steam table, chicken (87F – Cooling) for 5.25 hours per employee. Chicken in deep metal container with foil on top. In top section of salad reach-in cooler, ranch dressing (55F – Cooling). Ranch dressing made and placed in cooler 4.25 hours prior per employee. Lid left open on cooler, dressing in deep container.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at front counter, rush in sink. Handwash sink at pizza make area, rubber spatula in sink. Operator moved both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In back dry storage room, observed 2 dead rodents in glue trap next to reach-in freezer. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At pizza make station, open bottle water on shelf above prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At salad make area, cell phone on shelf above cooler. Employee placed in pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At drink station, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In dry storage room, case of oregano stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cookline, bottom microwave has encrusted splatter on interior.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep table, mixer on lower shelf has sauce splatter on back side. In dry storage room, exterior of bulk sugar container has build up of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter, inter of keg cooler has build up of residue.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, plastic container with hollow handle from fryer oil reused for salad dressing. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In back dry storage room, case of pizza boxes on floor. At front counter, case of pizza boxes on floor. Items move to shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – 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**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At pizza make prep area, bulk container of bread crumbs not labeled. Operator labeled. In back dry storage area, bulk sugar bin not labeled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.