Josie's Pizza and Wings
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Josie's Pizza and Wings, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 20 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Clermont average 68, so Josie's Pizza and Wings trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine, 400++ in sanitizer bucket in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: no sanitizer bucket set up **Time Extended**
41-15-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on front line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid liquid on rack by mop sink -bottle of clear liquid under table on front line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -above ice machine, expired 9/1/25 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make line -pizza oven grates -can opener -interior of fryers -interior of spray hose at triple sink -dish racks in dish area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: -pizza oven grates -can opener -interior of fryers -interior of spray hose at triple sink -dish racks in dish area **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
33-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup -area under grates on pizza oven -exterior top of pizza oven -exterior sides of fryers have residue buildup -exterior and interior top of dough mixer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back area by dish - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
33
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm, ran twice. Operator placed do not use sign on machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. 50F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine, 400++ in sanitizer bucket in kitchen
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make line -pizza oven grates -can opener -interior of fryers -interior of spray hose at triple sink -dish racks in dish area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front line **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on front line.
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid liquid on rack by mop sink -bottle of clear liquid under table on front line. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -above ice machine, expired 9/1/25 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the plastic guard of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in cheese in make table beside pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back area by dish
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty utensils container on front counter.
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup -area under grates on pizza oven -exterior top of pizza oven -exterior sides of fryers have residue buildup -exterior and interior top of dough mixer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
20
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -BC Powder stored on shelf with spices. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -25 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and ran machine again, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen across from fryers. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pasta in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid at front counter.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -over ice machine
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -fryer baskets -dish rack in dish area -grates on pizza oven -white cutting board on make table beside pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spatula and cup in handsink in dough making area **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -parmesan cheese, operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food in beverage station -bag and keys on shelf with pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fryer basket on shelf above triple sink
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -plastic soda bottles in dough making area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in coolers on cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -exterior sides of fryer cabinets -wall behind triple sink is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of both reach-in-coolers on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple items in reach in cooler beside pizza oven.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
15
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -pizza oven grates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in cheese, bowl in cut lettuce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink and bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking on triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can fire roasted peppers **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rehydrated garlic/oil (69F - Cold Holding), held right at four hours per operator. Operator discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -pizza oven grates **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -wiping cloths in hand sink by dish area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -chicken wings and pizza slices, rehydrated garlic/oil. Operator filled out form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. -diced chicken in reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in cheese, bowl in cut lettuce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink and bar area. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -various items on storage shelf with single service items. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server scooping ice and making drinks wearing watch and bracelets **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of flour in back storage area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking on triple sink **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Sep 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
35B-01-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Josie's Pizza and Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Josie's Pizza and Wings on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Josie's Pizza and Wings?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Josie's Pizza and Wings.
How does Josie's Pizza and Wings compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Josie's Pizza and Wings most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has Josie's Pizza and Wings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Josie's Pizza and Wings have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Josie's Pizza and Wings 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.
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