BIG JOE'S PASTA HOUSE
509 ALT 19 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34683
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground sausage (45F – Cold Holding, second temperature 43F cold hold); shredded mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding, second temperature 42F cold hold); tomato sauce (45F – Cold Holding, second holding 43F cold holding); ricotta (44F – Cold Holding, second temperature 41F cold hold). Thermostat was turned down all food was placed in the unit when the restaurant opened less than 4 hours ago. Second temperatures taken at 2:43
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area.
Basic 6
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling on ceiling through out kitchen
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
38-11-4Basic – Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Light out in hood system
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 1 case of food under the shelf in walk in cooler, fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator moved the food to be a minimum of 6" off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.