How many health inspections has JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA had?

JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA ever been shut down?

No, JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA?

The most frequently cited violations at JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA

1741 UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MIRAMAR EATERY EAST INC · License: SEA1621299

JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA in Pembroke Pines, FL has 25 inspections on record with 148 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

148Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 11, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 27, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 6, 2023 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Aug 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

May 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA had?: JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA ever been shut down?: No, JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA?: The most frequently cited violations at JOE'S PIZZA & PASTA are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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