JOSEPH'S PIZZA
7316 MAIN ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322084124
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, three pans of pasta cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. Pasta discarded. See stop sale.
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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, three pans of pasta cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. Pasta discarded. See stop sale.
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server in server station dropped wrapped straws on floor, picked straws up with bare hands, put straws in trash can, and immediately handled unwrapped single use lids for drinks without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Server at front counter handled cash from paying customer and immediately began preparing drinks for customers without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. In pizza making area of kitchen, black utility storage container with bread crumbs directly stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, cooked meatballs removed from freezer two days prior stored overnight 48F. Meatballs discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, cooked meatballs removed from freezer two days prior stored overnight 48F. Meatballs discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. 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 walk in cooler, large white container of house made tomato sauce prepared yesterday stored overnight 50F. Sauce discarded. See stop sale.
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 walk in cooler, large white container of house made tomato sauce prepared yesterday stored overnight 50F. Sauce discarded. See stop sale.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored next to case of coffee in back storage area by bag in box sodas. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on front outside faucet.
Intermediate 3
02B-04-5Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment has Caesar dressing on menu that is prepared with raw shelled eggs which is not disclosed on menu. Operator began writing disclosure on menus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has small storage room near dumpsters that is not on current plan for establishment. Storage room contains food items, single use items and equipment. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one certification was present (and it was expired). No other certifications were presented. **Warning**
Basic 12
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area of kitchen across from convection ovens.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches observed in establishment: three on floor in small storage room by dumpsters and one on floor near hot water heater near restrooms. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee purple drink cup on shelf above dough prep table in prep area. Cup moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in small storage room near dumpsters. Floor under dish machine. Floor in back storage area. Floor in hot water heater room. Floor in server station near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor in back storage area near dry food can shelving. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small white chest freezer by salad making station in kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored on side of metal utility cart near front entrance to kitchen.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in small storage room by dumpsters. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in small storage room by dumpsters. Floor in back dock area where food is stored. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in patches throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Walls and ceilings not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In small storage room by dumpsters. Wall behind hot water heater near restrooms.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. White sanitizer bucket near hand washing sink by office.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:43 PM.
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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.