PAPA JOHN'S #428
8849 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 786-344-3908
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed string cheeks stored next to prep cooler without time mark. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manger discarded the product.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed construction at back of kitchen where mop sink and three compartment sink were installed. Another three compartments sink installed by pizza oven near prep area.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by storage, prep area and oven area dusty.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee while preparing food no hair restraint.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by prep area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed construction being made back where the three compartment sink and mop sink were installed. No access to mop sink at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet three compartment sink by prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by storage.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese sticks no time marked in container by prep area. As per employee less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese sticks no time marked in container by prep area. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures. Provided the form to manager, manager printed and filled out form and signed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by kitchen soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a bowl not inverted above three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards by can storage area.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed string cheeks stored next to prep cooler without time mark. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manger discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See Stop Sale. Observed string cheeks stored next to prep cooler without time mark. As per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manger discarded the product.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Manager provided the paper towels.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at pizza station scoop inside shredded cheese with handle in contact with product. Employee placed handle upwards.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at pizza station. Manager discarded solution and replaced with new solution. Retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dispensed paper towels, soap soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near hand wash sink oven.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dispensed paper towels, soap soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of sausage thawing at room temperature in prep sausage area near three compartment sink, sausage was frozen solid. Employee put sausage in cooler for approved method.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near hand wash sink oven.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 00 ppm located prep counter area. Observed operator replaced the solution, after corrective action taken quaternary 200 ppm.
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.