PAPA JOHN'S #988
1820 ST RD 39, Plant City FL 33566 · 813.719.7300
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072895 | Jul 28, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager remade and tested at 200ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of orange degreaser on shelf next to pizza sauce and clean pans. Manager moved
Ceiling tiles missing in dining room due to active leak from ac unit in dining room. Currently trash cans are being used to catch the water.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed door dasher place hot bag on pizza boxes. Manager discarded contaminated box.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
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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. Only 1 safe staff certification expired 7-15-2025
Interior of oven on lower rack has accumulation of black food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated dust on fan covers in walk-in cooler
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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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. Only 1 safe staff certification expired 7-15-2025
Ceiling tiles missing above men's restroom and hand sink on cook line. Manager in process of replacing due to previous leak. No active leaking observed.
Interior of oven on lower rack has accumulation of black food debris.
Light not functioning. By oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated dust on fan covers in walk-in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed premade pizza boxes and unfolded boxes in dining room. Discussed proper storage and protection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink
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.