Josephines Pizza & Pastaria

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 9, 2026 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Frozen pre made pizzas are missing label information including ingredients and net weight.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

2. Jun 18, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     PRIORITY: Pesto in the prep cooler is cold held at 50°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Foods on the prep line are not date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interior basins of the 3 compartment sink are soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Foods in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Frozen pizzas for retail sale are missing labeling information. Label is missing ingredients and net weight.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

     Prep table cutting board is scored and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

     Code 4-501.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the fryer are soiled with grease.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

3. Jun 21, 2024 Follow Up · 5 core, 5 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Squeeze bottles on the grill line are unlabeled.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Frozen pizzas for retail sale are missing labeling information. Label is missing ingredients and net weight.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment on the cookline is soiled with grease and debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Evidence of ants near the 3 compartment sink.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Ventilation filters above the fryers are soiled with dust and grease.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

4. Jun 20, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 6 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     PRIORITY: Chlorine in a working sanitizer bucket measured at 0 PPM. Sanitizer was refreshed which then measured at 100 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING HOT WATER EXPOSURE TIME

     PRIORITY: Sanitization rinse in high-temperature dishmachine does not register a minimum 71°C (160°F) on the irreversible temperature indicator.

     Correction: Adjust exposure time to hot water sanitization rinse so utensils reach a minimum surface temperature of 160°F.

     Code 4-703.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Squeeze bottles on the grill line are unlabeled.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep table cutting board.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Frozen pizzas for retail sale are missing labeling information. Label is missing ingredients and net weight.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment on the cookline is soiled with grease and debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Evidence of ants near the 3 compartment sink.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Ventilation filters above the fryers are soiled with dust and grease.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

5. Jun 28, 2023 Follow Up · 6 core, 6 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple foods in the walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of chicken are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     Single-use containers were observed being reused for nuts and spices.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Bags of clean linens are stored on the stairs.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - FREQUENCY-REMOVAL

     There is an accumulation of empty cardboard boxes in the upstairs dry storage area.

     Correction: Provide additional receptacles or have garbage service empty receptacles on a more frequent schedule.

     Code 5-502.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap in the screen of the exterior break area which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

6. Jun 21, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 6 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     PRIORITY: Raw sausage was observed stored over sliced tomatoes in the prep cooler. PIC rearranged cooler during the inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     PRIORITY: Roasted garlic in countertop ice bath is cold held at 58°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     PRIORITY: Chlorine sanitizer in working sanitizer bucket was observed at >200ppm. PIC diluted sanitizer to 100ppm

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Multiple foods in the walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of chicken are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

     Single-use containers were observed being reused for nuts and spices.

     Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

     Code 4-502.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Bags of clean linens are stored on the stairs.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - FREQUENCY-REMOVAL

     There is an accumulation of empty cardboard boxes in the upstairs dry storage area.

     Correction: Provide additional receptacles or have garbage service empty receptacles on a more frequent schedule.

     Code 5-502.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap in the screen of the exterior break area which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)