Happy Joe's Pizza

2502 Hwy 87 S, Navarre, FL 32566

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to five violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Navarre restaurant, which scores around 94. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed cut romaine lettuce 49f, cooked sliced chicken 45f on salad buffet line. Manager stated items were placed on salad buffet line approximately 3 hours ago. Manager moved both items to colder holding unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upon inspection, observed cutting board on kitchen make bar soiled with mold like substance. Manager removed cutting board and brought to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

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. Upon inspection, proof of training not available for all employees.

53B-13-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Upon inspection, current license not available/displayed at establishment. Manager was able to print and provide copy of current license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection, observed kitchen employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint in place. Manager provided employee with a hair restraint during inspection and employee placed the restraint on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Apr 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Joe's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Joe's Pizza on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Happy Joe's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Navarre?

Happy Joe's Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Navarre average of 94.

Has Happy Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Happy Joe's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Happy Joe's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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