PAPA JOHN #692
14786 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33185 · 3056631750
Last inspected Sep 9, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 can of pineapple and 1 can of pizza sauce dented. See stop sale.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm) at three compartment sink. Operator reset Triple Sink and observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Also observed can opener soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan vents at walk in cooler soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and dry storage area soiled with dust.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by shelves near three compartments sink broken. Also observed cove molding at handwash sink broken by pizza oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler and also inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled ceiling vents and soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located in prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 8 cans of pizza sauce dented at back of kitchen near office. Can were removed from storage rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed String cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at preparation table near oven. As per manager less than 4 hours. Product was placed in reach-in cooler for rapid cooler.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by trash bin. Bin was moved aside.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of wall at hallway next to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents near office and at front counter soiled and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and near office soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2022.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on soil at back of store.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoops used for shredded cheese touching cheese at preparation area. Manager correctly positioned scoops.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled and can opener soiled by entrance to walk-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of wall at hallway next to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents near office and at front counter soiled and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and near office soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license for October 1, 2022.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelet while making food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gasket disrepair near oven.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed disks used to prepare Papadillas and pizza stored inside open racks not protected from ceiling droppings by oven.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield at bathroom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled and reach-in gasket soiled near ovens. Observed edge of door entry to walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable near walk-in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink faucet leaking at front counter.
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate19 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 3 cans of pizza sauce dented at dry storage area. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cool ranch seasoning contó ares with a used by date of 10.25.23 at front reach-in cooler. Stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cool ranch seasoning containers with a used by date of 10.25.23 at front reach-in cooler. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a caulking gun and spray bottle of equipment cleaner stored with food items at dry storage area. Manager removed items.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached manger in correct procedure.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled and can opener soiled by entrance to walk-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Manager has forms, but they are not signed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of wall at hallway next to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents near office and at front counter soiled and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and near office soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license for October 1, 2022.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelet while making food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed person in charge and employee no wearing hair restraint while handling food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gasket disrepair near oven.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed disks used to prepare Papadillas and pizza stored inside open racks not protected from ceiling droppings by oven.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield at bathroom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler near oven. Manager placed a ambient thermometer at reach-in unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled and reach-in gasket soiled near ovens. Observed edge of door entry to walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable near walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to plastic containers at ware washing area and reach-in cooler at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed black portion containers stored on floor at storage area by walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink faucet leaking at front counter.
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.