PIZZA JOES
724 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 2961992
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Missing clean up procedure. Info was sent.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing one vacuum breaker at the two way splitter for mop sink located in separate back area near walk ins.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for pizza stored up front ready to be reheated or discarded after two hours per establishments policy. Provided Time as. Public Health Form to operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed on the floor cases of plastic soda bottles in the main kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on the shelving units inside the walk in cooler.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table inside the kitchen: can opener blade soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee picked up a paper from the floor and continue working with food without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was sent.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Missing clean up procedure. Info was sent.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at the front blocked by trash container.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing soap at the hand sink located at the front. Employee restocked the station.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dispenser located at the front with no batteries.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease on equipment handles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 50°. Sausage 50°. Sauce 50°. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 1 hr before. Items Moved to another cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds cooks pizzas on 4 hour time control, but has no written procedures. Emailed form.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer at 41° in ice water. Inspector calibrated thermometer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. make table/Reach in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Meatballs 50°. Sausage 50°. Sauce 50°. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 1 hr before. Items Moved to another cooler. Doors/ seals not tight fitting.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on exterior of food container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepped chicken made 2 days ago not date marked.
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