PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
9542 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 904.573.2696
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator tried running sanitizer at triple sink but unable to get a minimum of 150ppm. Operator located bleach in managers office and remade solution of chlorine sanitizer and retested at 50ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operator on duty unable to provide proof of a certified food manager certification for herself or any other managers employed. Inspector checked Servsafe site for Marcio-General Manager but unable to find.
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 operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training during this inspection.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and she read and signed form during this inspection.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag of employees personal belongings stored on top of single use pizza boxes in back storage room. Operator removed bag to properly store.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, right side of lid at pizza make station in disrepair/ duct taped/ taped.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket and frame on walk-in-cooler door soiled with mold like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple folded pizza boxes behind POS station and next to glass door reach-in cooler with debris and dust like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near walk-in-cooler, and near hand wash sink near pizza make station soiled. Also, multiple ceiling vents soiled/ dusty.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe at hand wash sink across from tripe sink leaking
Sep 15, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table near dough station, pan of cheese sticks for stuffed crust (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated he was going to prep stuffed crust dough but got busy. Employee put cheese sticks back into reach in cooler to bring temperature down.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above metal rack for clean dishes next to 3 compartment sink, ceiling vent soiled with dust build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven have build up of food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal rack for clean dishes next to 3 compartment sink, multiple clean containers with old labels on them.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has dried food debris.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape with styrofoam used on walk in cooler door handle.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light observed installed over back prep table.
Single-service items for customers not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed constructed pizza boxes under shelf at prep table in front of pizza oven with debris/dust/food particles on exterior and interior of pizza boxes.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of prep table, chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding). Manager stated wings were out on shelf for less than 20 mins. Manager put wings into reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by triple sink, two pinnacle containers being drained into sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above triple sink have dust build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table where pizza is prepped. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, numerous employee food and drink next to customer food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to hand wash station on make line, build up on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan of oven for pizzas has dust build up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler where customers beverages are stored.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of pineapple tidbits on rack next to office.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Mozzarella cheese sticks on counter next to pizza reach in cooler, manager placed time marking on cheese.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from last year displayed in office, operator posted current license in office.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of pineapple tidbits on rack next to office.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee making pizza dough near front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Missing filters for hood system over pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of to go lids and containers on floor in back storage area.
Stored food not covered. Open container of peppers, not in use, on table by pizza oven.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Discarded pallets and garage in enclosure area.
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.