Joe's N y Pizza & Pasta
1070 Palm Coast Pkwy NW Ste 2, Palm Coast, FL 32137 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800506
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic-20
- Administrative complaint on Aug 10Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator primed 100 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed operator is currently open and operating with an expired license. Operator says it was paid a few months back and will contact customer service to find out what's going on.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed No chlorine sanitizer test strips for dishwasher.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Brian no proof of training.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bulk containers of marinara sauce stored on floor underneath counter in back kitchen. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee engaging in food preparation with multiple wrist bracelets.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed green cutting board in kitchen has dark mold like substance marks.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets on main line soiled with debris.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed cups near drink machine wet nesting.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.