Joe's Old School Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Joe's Old School Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. Joe's Old School Pizza was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Cooper City restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Apr 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler. Operator transfer eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink throughout.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Documents for time as a public health control has been given to the operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unable spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed 2 light shields missing at front line.
38-01-4
58
Sep 5, 2024
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 accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on pizza held using time as a public health control. Per operator, pizza cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator time marked pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held in refrigerator at 45-47F. Per operator, chicken cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken cold held in refrigerator at 45-47F. Per operator, chicken cooked and placed in unit from yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Documentation has been given to the operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 1:09 p.m. no date marked on cooked chicken stored in refrigerator. Per operator, chicken cooked and stored in refrigerator from 11:00 a.m. yesterday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. In kitchen areas.
38-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Glass door refrigerator.
05-09-4
37
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Old School Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Old School Pizza on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Old School Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joe's Old School Pizza.
How does Joe's Old School Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
Joe's Old School Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cooper City average of 74.
Has Joe's Old School Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Old School Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's Old School 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 Joe's Old School Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Old School Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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