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JOES PIZZA CLEARWATER

2481 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3484018
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8829321
DBPR license6213572

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to pizza oven : fresh garlic in oil (50F – Cold Holding), moved to cooler. Discussed adding to time as a public health control, form emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate02B-04-5

Intermediate – 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. Caesar salad desiring made in house contains raw egg and is not indicated on menu as a raw item. Per operator, new menus will be printed **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for house made Caesar dressing containing raw egg. Inspector provided advisory to operator and was posted next to register during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.