Joseph's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Joseph's Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Joseph's Pizza's latest score of 37 falls below the Atlantic Beach average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream
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. See stop sale. Observed pizza held on Time As A Public Health Control without a time mark. Manager placed time on on pizza. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on back counter near wine bottles. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee engaging in food preparation chewing gum. Employee discarded gum during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on soda boxes in ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch and rubber bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed some handles to reach in coolers in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee handwashing station near dessert display case without handwashing sign, soap and paper towels. Manager provided all supplies for hand washing area. Inspector sent hand washing signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
37
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 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 no time on Pizza that is held on Time As A Public Health Control . Employee placed time on pizza. Employee stated some pizza was placed out at 11am.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired more than 60 days without food training certification. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made dressings without date marks. Employee stated dressings were made on Sunday and placed time mark on dressings **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Observed employees hired more than 60 days with food training certification that are expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing pine sol and window cleaner without labels. Employee placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at soda station wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing and some in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through out kitchen.
36-17-5
39
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Observed some employees food training expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across from steam table with a torn door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked near stand alone freezers in back room.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 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 pizza made at 2pm being held on time control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on pizza. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chemical Dish machine at 0ppm. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler 2 raw cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing pine sol without label. Employee stated pine sol was in bottle. Employee placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dining room drink station soiled near nozzles with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table across from steam table. Employee removed from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed case from floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flying insects in ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Employee stated were made Tuesday evening and has been in cooler since. See stop Sale Observed Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); House made dressings (52F-54F - Cold Holding) in cooler at entrance of kitchen. Employee stated they pulled all TCS foods from walk-in cooler at 10:30 this morning. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Employee placed ice bath for TCS foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed in salad cooler at entrance of kitchen feta at 49F, Cut tomatoes 49F, and cut lettuce at 50F. Observed House made Ranch and Caesar dressing at 50F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dish machine not sanitizing properly 0 ppm. Employee will set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flying insects in ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Employee stated were made Tuesday evening and has been in cooler since. See stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked meatballs (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Employee stated were made Tuesday evening and has been in cooler since. See stop Sale Observed Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); House made dressings (52F-54F - Cold Holding) in cooler at entrance of kitchen. Employee stated they pulled all TCS foods from walk-in cooler at 10:30 this morning. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Employee placed ice bath for TCS foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. See stop sale. Observed pizza being held on time control without time mark made at 11am. Employee placed time mark on pizza. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on pan lined with aluminum foil pot of minestrone soup (95F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Employee stated he brought out about out about an hour ago to be prepared to heat up. Employee removed and placed in walkin cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Observed food training expired for some employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing pine sol not labeled. Employee stated they use to clean tables. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple walk in shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to air dry.
42-01-4
27
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak onions and mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Manager stated that steak blend was made yesterday and been in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak onions and mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Manager stated that steak blend was made yesterday and been in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bucket of pepperoncinis. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Observed establishment without 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing located near back room of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on cook line dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cutting boards deeply grooved on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink near display cabinet in disrepair. Observed hand sink in pizza area in disrepair, cold water turned off due to constant leak from cold side.
29-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
37
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. Person in charge did not provide a vomit/ diarrhea clean up plan. Reviewed policy with person in charge and email clean up form to owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled with old food debris. Slicer located in back prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef using handwash sink on cook line to fill up a sauce container with water. Reviewed policy with chef.
31A-11-4
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. Person in charge did not provide proof of employees reporting agreement. Emailed form to owner and review with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple Co2 tanks not secured in warewashing area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee small bag hanging from shelf above prep table near steam well. Employee properly stored personal bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza cooler doors have torn gaskets Interior of stand alone freezer has exposed insulation. Freezer located in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave soiled on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food stored uncovered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joseph's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joseph's Pizza on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joseph's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Joseph's Pizza.
How does Joseph's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Joseph's Pizza most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Joseph's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joseph's Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joseph's 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 Joseph's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joseph's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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