Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JOSEPH'S PIZZA

30 OCEAN BLVD · ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County · FL 32233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3701745
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740220
DBPR license2613508

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw octopus/Calamari stored over ready to eat milk , orange juice. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in prep area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee unisex restrooms without covered waste receptacles.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on soda boxes in ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with beard guard.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at side exit door located in kitchen.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under steam well soiled with food debris. Observed walk in cooler floors behind racks soiled with food debris.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in ware washing in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near stand alone coolers.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor located in ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for lights in ware washing area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.