PAPA JOHN'S
1315 WEST 49 STREET, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305-364-8787
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table mozzarella sticks (45F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (46F - Cold Holding). Employee put mozzarella sticks and chicken nuggets containers to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, food residue inside hand wash sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching cheese. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available, when using quaternary sanitizer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside shredded cheese and cut ham handles touching the food. Operator stored scoops with handle upwards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in walk in cooler soiled.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table mozzarella sticks (45F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (46F - Cold Holding). Employee put mozzarella sticks and chicken nuggets containers to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above three compartments sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed not stored to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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. Observed for all employees.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside flour on flour container. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed next to tomato sauce on top of preparation table. Manager moved sanitizer bucket to shelf under prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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