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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

2828 S MCCALL RD STE 1, Englewood FL 34224 · 941.473.0100

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1801881
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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. Observed no clean up for vomiting and diarrhea events or knowledge of. Observed paperwork sitting on desk after last inspection incomplete.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed along cove molding debris on floor.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers some food debris on gaskets. Observed operator starting to clean gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair.observed gaskets in poor repair, observed slime like substance on them.
Basic/14-11-5
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler at pizza line. Showed operator.
Basic/14-10-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door warped and not closing tightly or sealing properly.
Basic/35B-01-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing
Basic/35B-03-4
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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. Observed no clean up for vomiting and diarrhea events or knowledge of. Observed paperwork sitting on desk after last inspection incomplete.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Manager Food Handlers Certification Expired on 04042018
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on cutting board that is attached to can rack by walk in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 sign paperwork on employee reporting. Observed documentation, but nothing compleated.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed scored marks on cutting board that is attached to can rack by walk in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4

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.