PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #265
5808 RED BUG LAKE ROAD, Winter Springs FL 32708 · 407-695-7272
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
FEB 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -10 small flying insects at trash can in prep area next to hand wash sink -7 small flying insects at mop sink in prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes and other damage to walls in room at rear door
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.
Jan 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -10 small flying insects at trash can in prep area next to hand wash sink -7 small flying insects at mop sink in prep area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes and other damage to walls in room at rear door
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.
Stored food not covered. -peppers on cut table not in use
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -10 small flying insects at trash can in prep area next to hand wash sink -7 small flying insects at mop sink in prep area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door does not fully close, unable to create seal. Door will open by itself leaving walk in cooler fully open
Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes and other damage to walls in room at rear door
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.
Stored food not covered. -peppers on cut table not in use
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind hand wash sink in prep area soiled with pizza sauce
Apr 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Right side of entryway into dry storage from back door, damage to wall
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -pizza sauce able to be held for 10 hours not time marked
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -wear washing chemicals stored next to and in contact with food contact equipment
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -hand wash sink in secondary bathroom removed, restroom converted to storage, establishment went through remodel
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle containing blue liquid at driver station not labeled
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -flip top reach in cooler
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. -clean knives stored between drying rack and wall, blade of knife in direct contact with wall
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal bag stored on top of single service items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans above 3 compartment sink wet nesting
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at prep table due to water leaking from wall per operator
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -stretch station floor soiled with cornmeal, not cleaned when least amount of food is exposed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -bin containing cornmeal cracked along top rim -lids for pizza sauce cracked and no longer durable -multiple food storage pans show signs of cracking
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Right side of entryway into dry storage from back door, damage to wall
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -portion cups used on pizza make line, handles in direct contact with food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bin containing cornmeal soiled with accumulation of food debris -keyboard cover at pizza make station soiled with accumulation of food debris -top and sides of pizza oven soiled with accumulation of power like substance
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -hood system attached to ceiling above pizza oven piled with accumulation of grease -walk in cooler cooling unit fan covers soiled with mold like substance
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind pizza screen storage rack soiled with food debris and staining
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bin containing cornmeal at stretch station not labeled
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - A/C vents around pizza oven
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - A/C vents around pizza oven
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - 2 cans pizza sauce
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - A/C vents around pizza oven
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. - 3 on floor in storage room in back. Operator cleaned up.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - prep cook wearing cloth bracelets
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cook line cooler
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.