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JOSEPH'S PIZZA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3320444
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8339694
DBPR license2613508

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 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 4

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bucket of pepperoncinis. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak onions and mushrooms (45F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Manager stated that steak blend was made yesterday and been in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak onions and mushrooms (45F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Manager stated that steak blend was made yesterday and been in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing located near back room of kitchen.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on cook line dusty. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cutting boards deeply grooved on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink near display cabinet in disrepair. Observed hand sink in pizza area in disrepair, cold water turned off due to constant leak from cold side.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.