Jerry & Joes Pizzeria
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
43
Score
Jerry & Joes Pizzeria has been inspected six times since 2022. Jerry & Joes Pizzeria was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara sauce (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator.
03A-02-5
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. Emailed operator the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler Gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep-cooler gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer located at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed on plastic storage holder located above the prep cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
25-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
21-02-4
70
Mar 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (49/48F - Cooling), in reach in cooler, was prepared from the day before as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (49/48F - Cooling), in reach in cooler, was prepared from the day before as per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling kitchen.
36-32-5
45
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed double reach in cooler marinara sauce (51°F/49°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed double reach in cooler marinara sauce (51°F/49°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53°F - Cold Holding) tuna (60°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Employees name Fernando, Isaura. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour on the kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerry & Joes Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerry & Joes Pizzeria on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerry & Joes Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jerry & Joes Pizzeria.
How does Jerry & Joes Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Jerry & Joes Pizzeria most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Jerry & Joes Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jerry & Joes Pizzeria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jerry & Joes Pizzeria 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 & Joes Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerry & Joes Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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