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PAPA JOHN'S

13971 NORTH CLEVELAND AVE, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-995-6364

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS4604110
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to pizza prep table. Operator refilled towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above entry to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Aug 4, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-#10 can of pizza sauce with deep dents. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-01-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license and hung up during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single service Togo cups stored in unisex bathroom labeled employees only. Operator removed from bathroom.
Basic/25-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above entry to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on wall expired 12/01/2022. License is current in system.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in walk in cooler door cracked.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door by handle.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 20, 2023 · Observed gasket on walk in cooler door torn. Time Extended
Sep 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator states they have certification but cannot locate or provide proof during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · District manager Joe Swisher and General manager James Simms and all management are new in position at this location and will obtain Certified Food Manager training within 30 day extension authorized per DBPR Supervisor Timothy Dillon. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door by handle.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of disinfectant and glass cleaner on prep table next to open sauce squirt bottles and dry seasoning. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator states they have certification but cannot locate or provide proof during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on wire shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door by handle.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.