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PAPA JOHN'S #2753

5838 E SR 70, Bradenton FL 34203 · 7527272

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS5104474
Grade history
OCT 23
MAY 24
SEP 24
MAY 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022052667Nov 1, 2022Jan 25, 2023$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chris.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. person in charge stated that the bottle contained glass cleaner and labeled it accordingly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chris.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair by office. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors by office of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5
Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tile in disrepair by office.
Basic/36-17-5
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed in main kitchen area above Pizza impinger gaps in between hood filters.
Basic/14-42-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on can rack in back kitchen area 1 dented can of pizza sauce. Person in charge removed dented can from rack to be returned.
High priority/01B-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener by 3 bay compartment sink soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood filter above pizza impinger in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation

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.