Pizza Joes

724 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pizza Joes has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table inside the kitchen: can opener blade soiled **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

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee picked up a paper from the floor and continue working with food without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dispenser located at the front with no batteries.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was sent .

11-07-5

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. Missing clean up procedure. Info was sent.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener .

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at the front blocked by trash container.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing soap at the hand sink located at the front. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor.

36-73-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.

36-27-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease on equipment handles. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 50°. Sausage 50°. Sauce 50°. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 1 hr before . Items Moved to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Establishment holds cooks pizzas on 4 hour time control , but has no written procedures. Emailed form. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer at 41° in ice water. Inspector calibrated thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**

05-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on exterior of food container.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepped chicken made 2 days ago not date marked.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.

13-07-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. make table/Reach in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Meatballs 50°. Sausage 50°. Sauce 50°. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 1 hr before . Items Moved to another cooler. Doors/ seals not tight fitting.

14-74-7

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Joes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Joes on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Joes?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Joes.

How does Pizza Joes compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Pizza Joes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Pizza Joes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Joes have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Joes 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 Pizza Joes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Joes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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