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BROOKLYN JOE'S PIZZA

1133 BAL HARBOR BLVD #1115, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.621.8808

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801967
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 75F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed rinse, washed, sanitize at 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed under 50ppm at 3 compartment sink. Operator added chlorine sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 75F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy container at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.