PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
38-C BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.276.7272
Last inspected Jul 21, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023
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JUL 24
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3 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect near back side of pizza oven.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with pink liquid, identified as cleaner, stored over jalapeños on rack by three compartment sink. Manager removed and discarded chemical.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid on rack beside three compartment sink compartment sink. Manager discarded chemical.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at handwash sink at three compartment sink.
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Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in women's restroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bottle of Parmesan sauce in holder to left of make table hangs over hand wash sink. When washing hands, bottle is exposed to splash from washing hands.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of walk in cooler door has multiple areas in disrepair exposing the insulation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink beside the three compartment sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor noted at the hand sink beside the three compartment sink.
Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula hanging with clean utensils above the three compartment sink has rubber pieces missing off of the food contact surface.
Sep 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect near back side of pizza oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squeeze bottle of labeled cheesecake filling on counter at reach in cooler at 58F. Per manager, product removed from refrigerator one hour prior. Manager moved product to reach in cooler. Case of product in walk in cooler states to keep refrigerated, contains milk.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2023. Manager printed current license during inspection and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Right side dumpster lid open.
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.