PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
12509 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Miami FL 33156 · 305-254-7272
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022050295 | Jun 2, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled with dust accumulation.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks above triple sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink in cutting board where can opener is in back of kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in containers of shredded cheese, diced ham, and crumbled sausage. Manager removed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary + 400 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quaternary at +400 ppm stored next to tomatoes sauce at preparation table. Operator added water to sanitizer to get 200 ppm. And moved to a shelf under preparation table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled about shelves at dishwasher area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a utensil handle touching the pineapple and diced tomatoes at reach in cooler. Manager removed the utensils.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified at walk-in cooler. Manager was informed that they need to segregate the employees personal food.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter installed on the faucet of the hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed the water filter.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified at walk-in cooler. Manager was informed that they need to segregate the employees personal food.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.observed in use utensils handle touching the shredded cheese. Manager removed the utensil.
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