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PAPA JOHN'S

580 N HWY 27, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352-350-2015

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508511
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none 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
4--2021051917Oct 26, 2021May 3, 2022$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on sticky board in mop sink room.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In warewash.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Return visit Nov 17, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Return visit Nov 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Glass cleaner not separate from paper plates.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -In warewash area.
Basic/36-64-5
Jul 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board at can opening station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By warewash.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Walk in cooler condenser leaking water.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer stored on box of baking sheets under front counter.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over food in walk in cooler.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler entrance.
Basic/36-17-5

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.