JOSEPH'S PIZZA
7316 MAIN ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 322084124
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen in both reach-in freezers, open bags of raw chicken strips stored with and over ready to eat items.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, pizza for slices (109-129F – Hot Holding). Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control written procedure form.
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator remade bucket, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, can opener blade has build up. In kitchen, cutting board has black stains.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, red mat and utensil stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Establishment has only one expired employee certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 12
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In back dock storage area, pizza boxes and unsealed wood lining shelves.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At pizza station, coat and pack stored above pizza make reach-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At drink station, plastic up's stacked before air drying.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, bottom microwave interior has finish worn off. In back dock area, reach-in freezer has rust on exterior.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, bulk sauce containers stored on floor. In remote storage room, oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on end of rack. Operator moved . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen, interior of convection oven has build up of black debris in bottom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple lower shelves of tables soiled.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In kitchen, seasoning jugs reused for salt and sugar.
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 chest freezer are located. Floor patches throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple cases of unwashed produce stored on top shelves above ready to eat items.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:23 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.