Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
13435 S McCall Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33981Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte has a persistent compliance problem. Over 25 inspections since 2016, the facility averaged 6.2 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations appeared in 8 inspections, hand washing violations in 6, parasite destruction violations in 5, and consumer advisory violations in 9. While the facility has not been emergency-closed, it received an administrative complaint recommendation on January 25, 2024 after violations including management awareness failures and employee health reporting issues. Most recent inspections show some improvement: the August 7, 2025 routine inspection resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite 12 violations cited, and the April 25, 2025 callback inspection was complied with. The April 16, 2025 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued with shell stock requirements and time-as-control violations. The facility remains active and licensed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte had?
- Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte find?
- Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Joe's Pizza in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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