PAPA JOE'S PIZZA
766 MARILEE PL STE 100, The Villages FL 32163 · 352-552-5121
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. In the kitchen of Papa Joes Pizza: 1 live fly, sitting on the bag in the box beverage mix 1 live fly, at the service area. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found. In the kitchen of Papa Joes Pizza: 1 live fly, sitting on the bag in the box beverage mix 1 live fly, at the service area. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed the cheese and stored in walk in cooler to get right temp. shredded cheese time taken at 2:38 pm (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese Recheck time 3:30 pm (41F - Cold Holding).
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-104. The operator posted.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Discussed with operator to remove the device in the prep area to a different spot.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with buckets/mop in back prep area Hand wash sink blocked with ice bin/shop vacuum in front counter area. Employee removed items and made both sinks accessible.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made blue cheese in reach in cooler with no date mark. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour on floor in kitchen area. Employee moved to shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers stored over pepperoni in walk in cooler. Employee corrected shelves.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.scrub brush in handwash sink. Operator relocated.
Food stored on floor. Pizza dough on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front counter area blocked with multiple items including shop vacuum. Operator had employee clear path to hand wash sink.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth lining pan with spinach. Operator removed cloth.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from square service window overnight. No temperature recording. See stop sale. In reach in cooler across from front counter, items in cooler since 11am: sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to walk in cooler on ice to rapidly cool.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water bottles. Operator moved to bucket.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand wash sink by front counter. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
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.