PAPA JOE'S PIZZA
1090 MONTGOMERY RD, Altamonte Spgs FL 32714 · (407)774-4300
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects on dishwasher.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects on dishwasher.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Ground beef over dough in walk in cooler drawers. Operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw steak out of original packaging over several ready to eat foods in reach freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks above wait station and next to clean wine glasses. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooler in kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Utensils in water of 80F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Wall and ceiling above hood system. - sides of fryer - gaskets in all prep coolers -Fan in kitchen
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw veal on plate above squeeze bottled sauces in cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved veal.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dried food on slicer blade guard.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in bulk salt, sugar. Removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -soiled under cook line equipment. Ceiling soiled. -wall and ceiling dusty above hood.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under 3 compartment sink, under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled. -walk-in cooler shelves slightly soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of napkins, unfolded pizza boxes on floor in storage trailer behind building. Operator placed items on racks.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. -0 ppm. Container empty. 3 compartment sink available until operator restocks product.
Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. -employee washed hands but did not use additional measure prior to bare hand contact. Operator moved hand sanitizer over to hand washing area. Advised.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -reach in cooler drawers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Alex expired 2/24
Food stored on floor. -large container of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mold-like build up on shelf brackets in walk-in cooler.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food placed in or in contact with a soiled container/equipment. -ricotta container sitting in in direct contact with sausage in pizza make cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara sauce in walk-in cooler 47 less than 2 hours. Per operator, container out of walk-in cooler for prep.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -no proof of reporting. Provided printed form, all employees on duty read and signed agreement. Emailed copy to facility for operator, all other employees not present must also read and sign.
Ceiling tile missing. -facility in process of kitchen remodel. Some ceiling tiles removed and not yet replaced above 3 compartment sink and back prep table. Completion expected within several days.
Employee eating/drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. -open cup of coffee on cook line cutting board. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -partial frozen beverage in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. -cases of butter on floor in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -printed hand washing sign for operator.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.