The Pizza Joint
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited The Pizza Joint six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Summerfield restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. For one female. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. For one employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the prep room, spray bottle with yellow substance not labeled, manager labeled chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep room, bins not labeled, manager labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes, case of bottle of water and sauce can on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers at the main line soiled with food residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go portion cups not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
61
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning products stored on shelf above freezer, Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food residue, manager moved to triple sink and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to drain can food.
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. For one new female employee
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the prep room, two spray bottles not labeled, per manager bottles have sanitizer solution, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside cheese container, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler, unwashed produce (cucumbers) stored above portioned cups of ranch dressing.
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes stored on top of freezer not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza Reach-in cooler soiled with food residue, also gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
47
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach hanging next to cup lids near triple sink. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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 DBPR form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Pizza knives not washed, rinsed, and sanitized every four hours.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler at front line: meatballs opened Friday and wings cooked on Sunday at sister restaurant with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square pan in bin of flour. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Unwashed lettuce on shelf over meatballs in reach in cooler near front line. Personal food on top of case of Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler near back room. Personal food in chest freezer over food to be served to the public in back room. Cases of unwashed tomatoes and peppers on shelf over pan of cooked wings in reach in cooler near back room. Two containers of liquid margarine on floor near triple sink. Manager began moving items. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Dough cutter between make table and cutting board.
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies on front counter with no labels. Manager removed from front counter.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks and plates on front counter. Manager flipped over forks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
45
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the prep area, cleaners on top of prep table, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the main line, pasta and pulled pork no date marked, Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside yeast container, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pizza Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Joint on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pizza Joint?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Pizza Joint.
How does The Pizza Joint compare to other restaurants in Summerfield?
The Pizza Joint most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Summerfield average of 73.
Has The Pizza Joint's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pizza Joint have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Pizza Joint 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 The Pizza Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pizza Joint is inspected around two times per year on average.
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