PAPA JOHN'S #453
3080 17 ST, Sarasota FL 34234 · 941.952.9966
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
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3 inspections trending up, 37 points better than where it started.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored next to garlic sauce in the dry storage area. Operator removed it.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the walk in cooler not properly labeled or stored. Operator disposed of it.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed incomplete knowledge of the big 6. Emailed operator a copy.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around the plaza dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals not labeled throughout the restaurant.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in the dry storage area with its hinges hanging from the ceiling.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the walk in cooler among store food.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2 containers of ready to eat stringed cheeses marked as 10/19.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of ready to eat string cheese marked 10/19.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals stored on the back food prep table. Operator removed bottles.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager training.
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 no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more copies.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals not labeled throughout the restaurant.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of chopped ham on the cook line. Operator removed ham.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in the dry storage area with its hinges hanging from the ceiling.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the walk in cooler among store food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with the handles touching food in containers of sliced bell peppers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in the walk in cooler.
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