PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
6132 MERRILL RD STE 10, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 904.743.7272
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017031488 | Jun 27, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Per schedule on walk next to office 3 managers Christopher,Frances, and crystal
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager certification available to show at time of inspection
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Pizza maker on line wearing bracelet and watch while making pizza, items removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear Plastic containers stacked wet, manager unstacked
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris
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. Shayla
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in walk in cooler, moved to glass cooler in employee bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal backpack stored on prep table next, moved to different shelf
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 6lb cans on pizza sauce. Deeply Dented
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal water bottle on pizza boxing/cutting area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back glass cooler personal foods stored next to prepped food for customers
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Shayla
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board, by can opener. Cell phone moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler soiled with black and white substance around openings of cooler doors. Manager cleaned
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 4 door cooler on pizza line. Manager vacuumed water out
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored floor next to mop sink. Moved to store correctly
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 2 employees of shift states 4-5 months employed
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. 2 employees on shift, signed at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and bag on back prep area where brownies are prepped, moved to office
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.