PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #2827
2617 HWY 44 W, Inverness FL 34453 · 382.726.9700
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
JUL 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 in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by prep pizza line. 1 dead fly on back prep table. 14 live flies in back kitchen
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near employee restroom in back kitchen area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food/beverages stored on shelf in walk in cooler with food being sold to the public.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager preparing pizzas
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining mushrooms in reach in cooler. Operator discarded paper towel.
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/ Matthew
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by prep pizza line. 1 dead fly on back prep table. 14 live flies in back kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom.
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans 6lbs pizza sauce
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron no handwashing then began working dough.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by prep pizza line. 1 dead fly on back prep table. 14 live flies in back kitchen
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 100 dead ants by back door.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand washing sink by the main pizza prep line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under soda storage racks 2 dead roaches on floor in employee break room /storage area
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in walk in cooler next to customer food.
Exit back door in disrepair. Does not close.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed for manager. Manager posted.
Open dumpster lid. Employee Closed.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket by drive thru window water heavily soiled.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm. Operator drained sink.
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. Pizza sauce prepped at 11am. Operator labeled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of pizza boxes stored on the ground in prep area. Operator moved to shelf.
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.