Joe's Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Joe's Pizza & Pasta has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Stored food not covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Joe's Pizza & Pasta is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin contains mold li,e substance. Employee began to clean ice bin **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee changed solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed at callback same. Operator added solution chlorine chlorine tested 100ppm **Time Extended**
21-07-4
90
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In cook line reach in freezer, individual raw veal removed from case on shelf above container of raw shrimp removed from bags. Employee moved veal to bottom of freezer for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at kitchen hand sink due to stripped hot water faucet. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on baffle in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Heavy lime scale buildup inside dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee car keys on shelf with clean dishware above kitchen make table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Handle stripped on hot water faucet at kitchen hand sink . **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Buckets of house marinara and soup in walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line dish sink dumps to stripped handle.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food items. 1)Employee closed beverage container on shelf next to canned dry goods. 2) Employee closed water bottle on shelf above make line and next to clean plates.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on dry goods shelf next to canned goods.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing wristband.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen not wearing hair restraints. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing or damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle at cook line dish sink stripped.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle laying on ice at front service area ice machine. Employee removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stock in walk in cooler at proper temperature not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading less than 10ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of wine and oil by cook line not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham cold held at 44F in walk in cooler. Per operator, ham transfer to unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 at 1::05 p.m. fresh garlic in oil held using time as a public health control has no time marked. Per operator, item was made at 11:00 a.m. operator correctly time marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from outside then continued to work with ready to eat food before washing hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken wings cooked on 05/12/2024.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with marinara sauce stored in walk in cooler not covered. Item not in its cooling process.
08B-12-5
39
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Oct 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager in on duty , Timothy Kangas certification expired on 07/14/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Manager on duty with certification with certification Daniel Whitley ( National Registry of Food Safety Professionals empires on 07/26/2026. *complied* Timothy Kangas certification expired. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured underneath shelf in server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Gaskets torn or in in disrepair in walk in cooler. 2.Underneath shelf in wait station in disrepair above microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: 1. Gasket repaired * complied* 2. Underneath shelf in wait station in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled above microwave in wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in freezer. Operator moved raw beef and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 4 Raw shelled eggs on top container with cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler in pizza station. Operator discarded raw shelled eggs at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Saba air reach in cooler in cook line #2 next to dish machine ; cooked spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); Mariana sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef 46 ( - Cold Holding) held over 5 hours inside unit per cook. See stop sale . Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Saba air reach in cooler in cook line #2 next to dish machine ; cooked spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); Mariana sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef 46 ( - Cold Holding) held over 5 hours inside unit per cook. See stop sale . Ambient temperature in unit at 58F. Foods not prepared or portioned today. 2) Saba reach in cooler in cook line #1 ; cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F); cooked egg plant (48F - Cold Holding). Per cook, foods held in unit less than 4 hours ago, operator moved foods to walk in cooler quick chill. *corrective action taken* **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager in on duty , Timothy Kangas certification expired on 07/14/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored over hand wash sink in server station opposite pizza station.Operator moved cutting board.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide any type of measuring device. ( heat strips / heat thermometer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured underneath shelf in server station. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned Sheet pans stored on floor in kitchen by prep table. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Gaskets torn or in in disrepair in walk in cooler. 2.Underneath shelf in wait station in disrepair above microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris / grease behind cooking equipments and saba reach in coolers in cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of raw chicken on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler bottom shelf on the left side with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled above microwave in wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Case of foam food containers stored on shelf in women restroom. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-18-4
27
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
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 Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joe's Pizza & Pasta.
How does Joe's Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Joe's Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Joe's Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Pizza & Pasta have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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