PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
14333 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32250 · 904.992.7272
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near mixer in back area. Priority: High Priority
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects in kitchen.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Establishment does not use bleach.
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/ Observed establishment without certified food manager.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without employee food training.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed area around ceiling vents dusty.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near mixer in back area. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on prep table near mixer. Employee removed and stored properly. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Priority: Basic
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed establishment unable to answer questions regarding Eight Food Allergens, and Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses. Inspector will provide copies of both Eight Food Allergens and Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment without original required employee food training certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents near pizza oven soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container on prep table near to go boxes. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of mozzarella cheese on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed cheese and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gasket of walk in cooler soiled.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee eating in the back then washed his hands but only rubbed hands for 5 seconds and then begging boxing pizza. Reviewed proper hand wash procedures with employee
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in pizza station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. string mozzarella cheese (59F); uncooked mozzarella stuffed crust pizza dough (68F) stored at room temperature in pizza station. Person in charge stated food was taking out of the cooler and stored at room temperature approximately 20 minutes ago. Manager placed food in the walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold
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.