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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

4317 US HWY 17, Fleming Island FL 32003 · 904.278.7272

Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2000823
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per operator, cut tomatoes have been in the cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in sauce reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager unable to provide manager food handler proof of training at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates have expired on 9/1/2024 or 10/1/2024. Establishment has expiration date incorrectly noted for five years.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster has heavy rust along bottom sides with holes present.
Basic/33-12-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler near front counter has black mold-like substance on interior door and interior bottom shelf.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per operator, cut tomatoes have been in the cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per operator, cut tomatoes have been in the cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Stored food not covered. Whole peppers at prep table stored uncovered. Operator added lid.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.