Rojas Pizza

440 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614841

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 64 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
5 high priority (3 fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 6 basic (3 repeats)
-36
Safety score64

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul232026

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed cooked sausage (47°F-51°F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entry. Operator stated employee may have panned it up this morning. Operator stated he will keep pan in cooler to chill sausage.
- Code 09, Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145°F after bare hand contact.
  Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ready to eat calzones that will not be heated immediately to a minimum of 145°F. Discussed with employee and he washed hands and put on gloves to finish task with calzones.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed sausage stored in direct contact in non food grade thank you bag in reach in deep freezer.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed one flying insect near front counter.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single serve crush pepper packets. Operator removed spray bottle of deodorizer to properly store.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed blade and holster of can opener at prep table soiled. Also, underside of mixer soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind pizza oven and also no paper towels in unisex restroom. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no soap at hand wash sink in handicap stall in unisex restroom and no soap at hand wash sink behind pizza oven. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location..
  Observed CFM certification expired in Feb 2026 and no other CFM at this establishment.
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed cup without handle used to dispense Italian seasoning at pizza make station. Operator removed soufflee cup.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed gasket on reach in deep freezer and lid torn/ in disrepair
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed gaskets on upright reach-in glass door cooler soiled. Also, exterior of mop bucket, multiple sheet pans, exterior of bucket with salt and sugar in prep area soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed faucet at mop sink leaking.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors/ Walls/ Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed walls and ceiling in kitchen area soiled.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.