JOE'S N Y PIZZA & PASTA
1070 PALM COAST PKWY NW STE 2, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386 445 1650
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Operator renewed during Cb.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019021058 | Jan 8, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator primed 100 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator is currently open and operating with an expired license. Operator says it was paid a few months back and will contact customer service to find out what's going on.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No chlorine sanitizer test strips for dishwasher.
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 employee Brian no proof of training.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board in kitchen has dark mold like substance marks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with multiple wrist bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups near drink machine wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk containers of marinara sauce stored on floor underneath counter in back kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on main line soiled with debris.
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta x 5 dated 2/3 (45F - Cold Holding); lasagnas (46-47F - Cold Holding); chicken in bags (45-46F - Cold Holding). Door opened frequently while food is packed tightly in corner of walk-in cooler with same day food cooling. Discussed with person in charge, suggested putting ice on food too cool too person in charge.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed same day food placed in deep pans covered with plastic wrap and double stacked on previous days made food. Discuss with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open blade on can opener attached to prep table soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two oz plastic cups without handles sitting in cheese and cut tomatoes. Person in charge removed cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on prep table next to steam table. Employee moved coffee to bottle of prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone above prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall above salad flip-top cooler filled with spray foam that is not smooth or easily cleanable. Observed pens and markers stabbed into foam above flip-top cooler.
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hank Sink was removed from dish machine area.
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/. Establishment removed a hand washing sink next to dish machine and added another one in front of walk in cooler without submitting plans to plan review 1st.
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed person pushing a pizza off with his hands. Observed same person cutting calzone with his bare hands and touching the calzones. Addressed with him.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.22. Establishment is open, operating and serving customers with a license that expired 6.1.25.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table; meatballs 119F; per person in charge it was reheated on stove. He placed on stove to reheat; meatballs 2nd temperature 166F; ( - Reheating)
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hank Sink was removed from dish machine area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in cook line hand washing sink. Person in charge removed whisk.
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/. Establishment removed a hand washing sink next to dish machine and added another one in front of walk in cooler without submitting plans to plan review 1st.
Bark door not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Door frame is pulling off wall on the left side of back door making it not smooth and easily cleanable.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used a scoop for Parmesan cheese at salad, at pizza and cook line cooler. Person in charge removed all cups.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, phone above prep table. Person in charge removed all.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from convection oven. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Utensils in sanitizer next to stove. Addressed and he immediately emptied sanitizer and utensils.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple personal drinks in cook line cooler. 1 drink with clean dishes. Person in charge removed all drinks.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket was on table next to dishes. Person in charge removed sanitizer bucket.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Box of paper towel on floor since yesterday. Person in charge picked and stored properly.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is below the rim of sink at dM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has debris on it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have QUAT test strips.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Beneath back door you can see light.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor by back door is soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several broken containers. Person in charge replaced all containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour lid is soiled. Person in charge removed and cleaned lid.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook touch his phone with gloves on and not wash his hands. Addressed immediately and person took gloves off and washed his hands and placed gloves on.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over cooked calamari in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved shells eggs to bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On line; Butter and flour 68F; ( - Cold Holding) fry station; chicken 48F, lasagna balls 48F, chicken 45F; ( - Cold Holding) In top pizza; chicken, tomatoes 48F, ham 45F; Server; butter 61F. All items out for 3 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in rice not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee where slicer is.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fry station cooler are torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in dish area are broken.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed.
Oct 6, 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
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Operator renewed during Cb.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Tests at 0ppm. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink with quat at it tested at 200ppm. Person in charge had dishmachine working before I left.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza; ham, cheese 49F, sausage, tomatoes, chicken 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler 1.5 hrs. Placed on time/temperature control for safety until cooler is repaired.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dishmachine. Person in charge labeled
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at drain near 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from toaster door. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with dust.
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.