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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

3801 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904.443.7272

Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2614493
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink not functional due to plumbing problems. (Broken pipe. )Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employment training for som employees. Only one card available.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on top of pizza boxes.
Basic/40-06-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken pipe under rear Hand Wash Sink. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
Basic/29-08-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened pizza boxed on floor. Frontline.
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Roof of single service lids in employee hat.
Basic/25-06-4
The state's own report →
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser Chemical spray bottle next to pizza racks. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Frontline.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Frontline.
Basic/22-16-4
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. No proof of any employee training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint

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.