PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
950 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904.264.7272
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JUL 24
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pre-made raw pizzas on rack by pizza oven with no overhead protection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre-made uncooked sausage and cheese pizza (61F - Cold Holding); uncooked chicken and cheese pizza (61F - Cold Holding); uncooked cheese pizza (62F - Cold Holding)on rack by pizza oven. Per manager, pizzas were prepared 5 minutes prior. Discussed with manager time as a public health control and provided required written procedure paperwork and time as a public health control informational sheet to manager.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees(John B and Ryan S)over 60 days of employment with no proof of food handler training and one employee, Penny H with 33% completion of food handler training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed by office expired June 1, 2026.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign present at handwash sink by pizza make table. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and employee hung sign at the sink.
Open dumpster lid. Left shared dumpster lid is open.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table across from walk-in cooler, spray bottle of equipment cleaner (orange pro) stored on shelf next to single use bags and wiping clothes. Employee removed spray bottle from shelf.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in water heater room showing signs of water damage.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding tiles missing to left of triple sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under delivery driver table. Manager discarded of dead roach in trash can.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind storage self with 2 liters of soda and triple sink soiled. Floor under dough station has food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler by pizza oven.
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster out back of establishment, lid open on both dumpster. Manager closed lids.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have build up of dust.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
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/ Manager training expired 11/26/23.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed by manager office is from last year.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table where pizza is boxed up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in dirty mop sink water by back door. Manager removed mop and hung to dry.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last year's license displayed by office.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dear roach under rack of pizza boxes in prep area across from walk in cooler, employee cleaned up dead roach during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Around mop sink/ back door area.
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.