MANHATTAN JOE'S PIZZERIA
5030 CHAMPION BLVD #G1A, Boca Raton FL 33496 · 561.995.6563
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
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. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023044383 | Aug 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took cash from customer then used pizza wheel to cut pizza without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands in hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade visibly soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By pizza flip top hand sink.
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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. Provided Time as Public Health Control form to operator. Operator began filling out form during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salad flip top - Small cup in cheese. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs at both food area hand sinks. Provided to operator and operator posted.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue on low top cooler near pizza station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in restaurant.
Stored food not covered. Observed pepperonis not covered in reach in freezer in kitchen. Employee covered.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tomatoes dented across the seam. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Fresh Food three door cooler; cheese (46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Per operator food was received less than 1 hour ago. Operator placed into another reach in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table marinara sauce 93F. Per operator not enough water in steam table. Operator reheated marinara sauce to 165F on stove.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pizza sauce 73F at 11:14 to 73F at 11:41 (cooling since 10:45). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hrs. Observed cooling covered. Operator removed lid and placed into reach in freezer to quick chill.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at pizza station cooler gaskets soiled.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza by the slice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at dish area. Operator labeled all purpose cleaner.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine at front counter. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at pizza station cooler gaskets soiled.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at pizza blocked, items stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener/blade
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on ware storage shelves. Operator removed and discarded
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door low top at pizza line
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area
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. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator; operator had on duty employees fill out at time of inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds pizza by the slice on TPHC. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided to operator
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door low top next to pizza oven
Aug 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At the front counter, the pan of pizza slices is stored on the counter without a sneeze guard. Employee moved to shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the prep area reach in cooler, raw steak was stored over milk and sliced tomatoes. Employee moved steak to lower shelf
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizza displayed on counter is not protected by sneeze guard. Chef removed pizza and placed on rack
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. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs stored in Lettuce. Flip top cooler. Employee removed Tongs
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.