Leo & Joe's Pizza 2
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 has 12 inspections in the public record. Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 was last inspected on Apr 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Hudson restaurant, which scores around 85. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed the license and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled: The fan in the walk-in cooler is soiled with dust, and the cutting board has a mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Walk-in cooler fan is clean. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 flies were flying inside the big trash can located in the dishwasher area. The operator bagged up the trash and put it in the dumpster." **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled: The fan in the walk-in cooler is soiled with dust, and the cutting board has a mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the 3 compartment sink. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The operator printed out the latest inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 food storage container cracked. The operator discussed the cracked container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, behind the ice bin. 1 dead roach, under the hand sink in the pizza prep area. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
47
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in prep room -ham/ cheese rolls (47F - Cold Holding), in top of cooler above fill line, moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided form for employee health, all new employees signed form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in sticky trap underneath dry storage shelf across from dry storage entrance. Operator discarded trap in dumpster outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf to the left of the handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in sticky trap underneath dry storage shelf across from dry storage entrance. Operator discarded trap in dumpster outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
78
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf to the left of the handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat blue cheese and raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 small flying insects in dry storage room landing on bag of onions, 1 small flying insect landing on cutting board off cook line, and 1 small flying insect in bar area on floor. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the pizza oven. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on shelf above prep area and reach-in cooler. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf to the left of the handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white guard.
22-20-5
95
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 droppings in the dry storage area on the floor and on the shelves next to bags of food and single service items. The dry storage room is at the end of the hallway next to the bathrooms and to the left of the rear exit door. Observed 23 rodent droppings underneath soda machine in front service area in cabinet with bag in the box. Observed 4 droppings on counter next to single service cups to the left of the soda dispensing machine. Operator had pest control company at the establishment this morning for service. Operator showed invoice from 02/21/23. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in food prep area 2 next to stand up mixer, 1 next to the reach-in cooler in front of the walk-in cooler and 1 next to prep table on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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/ Observed Liborio Portera 12/12/2017 with an expired certification through ServSafe. The operator has signed up to retake the class to get certified again. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Liborio Portera 12/12/2017 with an expired certification through ServSafe. The operator has signed up to retake the class to get certified again. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the establishment with holes, cracks, and water stains. Ceiling tiles in dry storage room have holes in them for pipes. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under three compartment sink, underneath soda machine, and next to ice machine. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odor in dry storage area the end of the hallway next to the bathrooms and to the left of the rear exit door. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed rear exit door next to dry storage room in hallway with bathrooms not tight fitting when closed. Observed light coming though on sides of the door. **Warning**
35B-05-4
41
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained Microwave interior
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on top of fry oil, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on pizza make cooler Freezers in storage room rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sugar on floor in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom, gave operator signs and they were posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen soiled Plastic containers at front counter shelves in storage room
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen, walk in cooler, fan guards
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leo & Joe's Pizza 2?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Leo & Joe's Pizza 2.
How does Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 85.
Has Leo & Joe's Pizza 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 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 Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leo & Joe's Pizza 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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