PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
2696 SR 21, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904.282.5959
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect by pizza oven. One live flying insect at mop sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips for triple sink and wiping cloths.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect by pizza oven. One live flying insect at mop sink.
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at table near mop sink has dried food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge spoke with district manager via phone during inspection. Per person in charge, there is no certified food manager for the establishment.
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. No proof of training for Cheyenne J, hired in April.
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. No proof of reporting responsibilities for Cheyenne J.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in rack at hand wash sink by oven.
Evidence of employee smoking/eating/drinking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Plate of half-eaten food and employee beverage on front prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven has food and grease accumulation.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report unavailable.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stacks of pizza boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back table has food debris.
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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at handwash sink by oven. Manager labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above front counter and at pizza oven are soiled. Wall at handwash sink by reach in cooler is soiled. Wall in front of vent at front counter is dusty.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available. Posted license expired June 1, 2023.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Multiple handles of scoops for products in reach in cooler on make line have handle in product. Manager moved all to proper storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven with debris build up.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager could not locate copy of last inspection.
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.