JOSEPH'S PIZZA

Name: JOSEPH'S PIZZA
Address: 30 OCEAN BLVD, ATLANTIC BEACH, FL, 32233, US
Rating: 83.3

30 OCEAN BLVD, ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233

License #2613508

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83.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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JOSEPH'S PIZZA in ATLANTIC BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 3 critical, 9 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed some handles to reach in coolers in disrepair.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on soda boxes in ware washing area. Employee removed and stored properly.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee handwashing station near dessert display case without handwashing sign, soap and paper towels. Manager provided all supplies for hand washing area. Inspector sent hand washing signs.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch and rubber bracelets.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza held on Time As A Public Health Control without a time mark. Manager placed time on on pizza.
[12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee engaging in food preparation chewing gum. Employee discarded gum during inspection.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on back counter near wine bottles. Employee removed and stored properly.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time on Pizza that is held on Time As A Public Health Control . Employee placed time on pizza. Employee stated some pizza was placed out at 11am.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing and some in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through out kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing pine sol and window cleaner without labels. Employee placed labels on spray bottles.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made dressings without date marks. Employee stated dressings were made on Sunday and placed time mark on dressings
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups at soda station wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired more than 60 days with food training certification that are expired.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired more than 60 days without food training certification.

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