Jerry and Joes Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Jerry and Joes Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 17 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pasta stored inside supermarket ag in the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the exit door. As per operator cheese was outside for a while. Operator placed cheese inside the reach in freezer to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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 employee grabbed bread with bare hands. Employee was coached to ware gloves or grab bread with tongs.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-63-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
45
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled all around kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling. **Time Extended**
36-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed on back door at kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Observed Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
82
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Karen V., Nohemi R. and Otoniel V. with food handler certificates expired 11/15/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed Karen V., Nohemi R. and Otoniel V. with food handler certificates expired 11/15/2025. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed on back door at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed drying shelf soiled with grease accumulation at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed drying shelf soiled with grease accumulation at back storage area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed reach in coolers interior soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service container reused at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed single service container reused at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink at back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed next to mop sink at back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled next to office area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed ice machine interior soiled next to office area. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed on reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf next to triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed on shelf next to triple sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling. **Time Extended**
36-63-4
37
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dish without any kind of sanitizer. Employee was advised to rewash and sanitize dishes. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Form was provided. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Karen V., Nohemi R. and Otoniel V. with food handler certificates expired 11/15/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit after water running for about 5 minutes at employees and customers bathrooms . **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled next to office area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pizza spatula stored on dirty surface between two ovens. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf next to triple sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door at kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at back kitchen area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed drying shelf soiled with grease accumulation at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service container reused at dry storage area. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs container not covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink at back kitchen area. **Warning**
42-01-4
12
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
23
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to the preparation table.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the reach in coolers and preparation table along the kitchen area.
36-27-5
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerry and Joes Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerry and Joes Pizza on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerry and Joes Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jerry and Joes Pizza.
How does Jerry and Joes Pizza compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jerry and Joes Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jerry and Joes Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerry and Joes Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jerry and Joes Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jerry and Joes Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerry and Joes Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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