Joe's Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
78
Score
Joe's Pizza & Pasta has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Coral Springs restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. At expo line
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 door reach in cooler in expo line, sliced tomatoes left uncovered
08B-12-5
78
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front of kitchen blocked by shelves. operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Triple sink shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in single door glass front cooler not covered or protected
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk container found in reach in cooler for pizza prep table kept with store ingredients.
08B-49-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Kitchen counter shelving; garlic bread (56F - Cold Holding) under no temperature control. Out of temperature less than 4 hours and not portioned or prepared today, per operator. Operator placed all foods in walk in cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not separate from raw ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to cook line **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. mozzarella cheese (48F at 1250pm - Cooling since 11am). Mozzarella cheese cooling inside walk in cooler completely covered. Operator removed covers to cool properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handwashing sink next to cook line blocked by shelving **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - 3 compartment sink shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator without a hair restraint in kitchen. Operator equipped a hat for a hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
50
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of RAID bug spray in storage area.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Soiled can opener in storage area 2) Drink dispenser has accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In storage area blocked by motorized bike. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection, no paper towels provided at hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta cheese in pizza reach in cooler opened over 48hrs. not properly date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken wings (76F at 02:20 to 74F at 02:45pm - Heated Cooling since 0130pm) Cooked chicken wings in kitchen left to cool in ambient room temperature. At his rate the product will not cool to 70 in 2hrs. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back storage area, mops not properly stored to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) Shelves above 3CS rusted. 2)Underneath kitchen counter shelving rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above beverage station accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
37
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Wrapped cooked chicken stored in same container as raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to Food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by bicycles. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
52
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Pizza & Pasta on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe's Pizza & Pasta.
How does Joe's Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Joe's Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Joe's Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Pizza & Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's Pizza & Pasta 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 Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Pizza & Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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