Brooklyn Joe's Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
Brooklyn Joe's Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Brooklyn Joe's Pizza trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed under 50ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator added chlorine sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
78
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 75F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy container at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
74
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza slices at front counter display. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cutting deli meat at Make Table. Operator discarded the food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
47
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza slices 91°F at front counter display holder. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese 51°F and sauce 53°F. Operator moved the food items to Walk in Cooler to cool it to 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The operator arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Pizza Station inoperable.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at Make Table. Operator removed the phone from Make Table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn Joe's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Joe's Pizza on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Joe's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Joe's Pizza.
How does Brooklyn Joe's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Brooklyn Joe's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Brooklyn Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Joe's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brooklyn Joe's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Brooklyn Joe's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Joe's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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