Laurel, Sarasota County

JOSEPH'S PIZZA

625 N TAMIAMI TRL STE D, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jun 8, 2023
City
Laurel
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22045791

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw veal over bag or unwashed onions in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator moved veal to lower shelf Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22045792

Intermediate - 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.

31A-09-4

Detail 22045790

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar area blocked by empty wine bottles and kegs. Observed operator move all items away from hand wash sink to make it accessible. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22045789

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Repeat

10-07-4

Detail 22045793

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in container of 74F standing water at cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 22045788

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink by dishwasher 3 compartment sink used by food employees.

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22017765

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22017767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not properly secured behind the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed carbon dioxide tanks not properly secured. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22017766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed license displayed expired 12/1/2022. Time Extended

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 21882341

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 can of marinara sauce in the dry storage area. Operator segregated the sauce for return. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21882328

High Priority - 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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink for proper sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21882332

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rolls stored in non food grade grocery bags in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the tools from the grocery bags. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21882331

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the slitter at the mop sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21882337

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21882340

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple items stored inside the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed the items from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21882334

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21882342

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21882333

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21882327

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins with no handle used as a scoop for flour and sugar. Operator removed the ramekins from the food products. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21882339

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not properly secured behind the bar. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21882330

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21882338

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on a prep table in the front of the kitchen. Operator properly stored the employee items. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21882336

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor behind the front counter. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21882335

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple open employee beverages stored in reach in coolers throughout the restaurant. Operator discarded the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21882329

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cup stored on the floor behind the front counter. Warning

May 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.