Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
7316 Main St, Jacksonville, FL 322084124Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville has a significant food safety compliance problem. Across 34 inspections dating back to the available record, the facility accumulated 374 total violations, averaging 11.0 violations per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on October 28, 2025 for rodent activity and issued an administrative complaint in May 2025 following an inspection that documented employee health policy and hand-washing violations. High-priority violations recurred throughout the record, including management awareness failures, chemical storage violations, allergen awareness lapses, and consumer advisory failures across multiple inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $300 in fines. The facility complied with the emergency closure order and returned to operation on October 29, 2025. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 documented 33 violations with no further action required — but violations including management awareness, chemical storage, toxic substance control, and allergen awareness failures continued to appear, suggesting systemic compliance issues persist.
Most recent closure: October 28, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025090100 | $300.00 | Oct 28, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections47 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville was last shut down on October 28, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville had?
- Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville find?
- Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $300.00 in fines.
- How much has Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville been fined?
- Joseph's Pizza in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $300.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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