Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza

406 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Port St. Joe restaurant, which scores around 84. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Walk in cooler. Manager removes the broken shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,outside bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker is not identified by name in the salad area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single serving cups were inside container of cheese. Manager removed the serving cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Side door in the back prep area,a hole in the door.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter gap from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
50
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice inside employee hand sink in the inside bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside bar area.
31B-02-4
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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.outside bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside and inside bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food,inside the sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the four door reach in cooler on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar area.
31B-04-4
50
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs over salad. Manager removed raw eggs and stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, above mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single serving cup in the croutons.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stack glasses in the bar area not properly air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
64
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle setting on the ice machine. Spray bottle was move and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the employee hand sink in the outside bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to dish machine l
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor. Manager removed cooking oil and stored cooking oil correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by walk in cooler l
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bowls inside employee hand sink in the kitchen and outside bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Manager placed paper towels in the Device. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, above mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cut bread on the walk-in floor.
08B-38-4
58
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza.

How does Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Joe Mama's Wood Fired 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 Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.