JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA
1410 CORAL RIDGE DR, Coral Springs FL 33071
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not separate from raw ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At expo line
Stored food not covered. 2 door reach in cooler in expo line, sliced tomatoes left uncovered
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front of kitchen blocked by shelves. operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk container found in reach in cooler for pizza prep table kept with store ingredients.
Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in single door glass front cooler not covered or protected
Triple sink shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not separate from raw ground beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Kitchen counter shelving; garlic bread (56F - Cold Holding) under no temperature control. Out of temperature less than 4 hours and not portioned or prepared today, per operator. Operator placed all foods in walk in cooler
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. mozzarella cheese (48F at 1250pm - Cooling since 11am). Mozzarella cheese cooling inside walk in cooler completely covered. Operator removed covers to cool properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handwashing sink next to cook line blocked by shelving
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to cook line
3 compartment sink shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator without a hair restraint in kitchen. Operator equipped a hat for a hair restraint
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of RAID bug spray in storage area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta cheese in pizza reach in cooler opened over 48hrs. not properly date marked. Operator date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken wings (76F at 02:20 to 74F at 02:45pm - Heated Cooling since 0130pm) Cooked chicken wings in kitchen left to cool in ambient room temperature. At his rate the product will not cool to 70 in 2hrs. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Soiled can opener in storage area 2) Drink dispenser has accumulation of mold like substance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In storage area blocked by motorized bike.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection, no paper towels provided at hand sink. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator provided.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above beverage station accumulation of dust.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) Shelves above 3CS rusted. 2)Underneath kitchen counter shelving rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back storage area, mops not properly stored to dry.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to Food grade container
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Wrapped cooked chicken stored in same container as raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by bicycles. Operator made accessible
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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