Joe's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
78
Score
Joe's Pizza appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting Joe's Pizza on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on make table, cutting board with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint. Observed employee putting hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep table in kitchen, cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed at prep table in kitchen, cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on it during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table in kitchen, cutting boards with with grooves throughout the board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed cutting boards at prep table with grooves in them during call back inspection. . ** Time Extended **
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in stand up cooler, across from pizza ovens with torn gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed reach in stand up cooler across from pizza oven with torn gasket during call back inspection. . ** Time Extended **
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed gaskets with food debris on them throughout kitchen during call back inspection.. ** Time Extended **
23-03-4
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink, not in use due to pipe leak coming from the inside of wall and going on to floor. They are using the three compartment sink or the restroom sink to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep table in kitchen, cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in door handles with food debris on handles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table in kitchen, cutting boards with with grooves throughout the board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in stand up cooler, across from pizza ovens with torn gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors throughout kitchen with debris and grime on floors. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not clean. Observed at pizza station, and reach in cooler doors with a build up of food debris on doors and lids/covers. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at handwashing sink, not in use due to pipe leak coming from the inside of wall and going on to floor **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Observed soiled towels sporadically on floor throughout kitchen. 2 on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-26-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them throughout kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some food stains on cutting boards at make table.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting boards at make table and pizza table.
14-09-4
86
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs, and mozzarella cheese stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed operator starting to move product off floor **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Observed food on floor. Just received delivery, during call back inspection.**Complied**
08B-38-4
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. See stop sale. Observed two and a half pizza pies being timed stamped upon arrival. Operator voluntarily discarded half pizza. The two full pizzas temped at 110F. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following: Sliced Jalapeños #10 Acento Latino 2/Pineapple Crushed #10 Chaney Brothers 2/ Strips of peeled tomatoes #10 Saporito 1/ Whole peeled plum tomatoes #10 Alta Cucina 1/ Sliced Ripe Black Olives #10 Fronte 2/ Tomato Paste #10 Our house 1/ Fire roasted red pepper strips #10 Del-Destiny 1/ San Mariano peeled tomatoes #10 Cento 1/ Nacho Sliced Jalapeños #10 Del Sol 1/ Nacho Sliced Jalapeños #10 Clemente Jacques 1/ Black Beans #10 Furmano's 1/ Cut Green Beans #10 Chaney Brothers 1/ Chopped Ocean Claims #3 Snow's/ Fully prepared pizza sauce #10 Full Red 4/ Ground Tomatoes #10 7/11 Stanislaus 1/ Pomodori Tomatoes #10 Fronte 1/ San Mariano Tomatoes #5 Fronte 1. All dented cans. Observed operator voluntarily remove product. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Observed license renewed for December 1st, 2024 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed operator with no hair restraint. Observed operator putting on hat. ** Repeat Violation** ** Repeat Violation ** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in door with a tare in it.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs, and mozzarella cheese stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed operator starting to move product off floor **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave waits accumulation of food debris all around inside of microwave.
22-08-4
52
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed gasket in walk in cooler door soiled with black mold like substance. Establishment working on replacing, during call back inspection. Time extended.
23-03-4
95
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at Pizza Station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef over lasagna. Operator removed the lasagna from the bottom of Make Table to the proper and safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
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. Observed pizza slices at prep table. Operator marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to Pizza Station. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prepping station. Employee placed hair restraint over his head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Reach in Freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on site not day labeled. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat from 12-07-2021 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through out kitchen and prep area. Repeat from 12-07-2021 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Four tiles missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter with food. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees preparing food without hair restraints. Repeat from 12-07-2021 **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer. Repeat from 12-07-2021 **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line. Repeat from 12-07-2021 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Pizza on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Joe's Pizza.
How does Joe's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Joe's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joe's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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