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Zio Joes Pizza

7459 S Military Trail, Suite A, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Zio Joes Pizza appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Lake Worth facility scores 77, putting Zio Joes Pizza on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched their pants then touched oven door and pizza spatula; no handwash Operator washed their hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter: fresh garlic in oil (70F - Cold Holding) stored since 11:00am Operator switched product to time control **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza by the slice, potato croquettes, not in written procedure Operator wrote products into written procedure **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes not inverted Advised operator to invert clean dishes
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal milk stored over food for the restaurant Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
43
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment has employee working for more then 60 days with no employee food handler training, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled personal beverage and without washing hands operator handled clean and sanitized utensils to stir meatballs on stove, discussed with operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on pizza preparation counter house made pizza sauce (65F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today product left out for approximately 30 minutes, discussed with operator who moved product to time is a public health control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding pizza by the slice on time properly time marked, operator unable to provide written procedures, emailed written procedures to operator to print and fill. **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. Establishment has employee working for more then 60 days with no employee food handler training, discussed with operator. **Warning**
53B-01-5
61
Feb 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zio Joes Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zio Joes Pizza on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zio Joes Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zio Joes Pizza.

How does Zio Joes Pizza compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Zio Joes Pizza most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Zio Joes Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zio Joes Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Zio Joes Pizza 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.

How often is Zio Joes Pizza inspected?

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

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