Pizza Joes

35583 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Pizza
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Pizza Joes has three inspections in the public record. On Jun 26, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Pizza Joes on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Unable to license due to need for plan review after realizing several changes were made to the establishment during licensing inspection. Provided customer care number and direct link to plan review **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Sauce 45F stored over ice, operator replenished ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: During original licensing inspection it was realized that there were several changes made that required a plan review. Operator feels she sent her plan to plan review. I called an spoke with Cindy I plan review who stated that plan review hadn't received any plans. I provided the operator with the customer care number as well as the direct link to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of tomato sauce stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Fryer oil stored on floor. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bowl of food stored on top shelf of reach in cooler not identified. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Joes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Joes on file is from Jun 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Pizza Joes compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Pizza Joes most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Pizza Joes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pizza Joes have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Joes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pizza Joes inspected?

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