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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA 358

1338 DEL PRADO BLVD STE 1, Cape Coral FL 33990

Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS4604390
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 to 10 small flying like insects in mop sink area. I did not see any small flying like insects in food preparation area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic/36-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded open drink in walk-in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The manager labeled sanitizer bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. The manager changed out trash can with a cover.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of cheese in reach-in cooler.
Basic/10-01-5
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The operator is posting form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall in restroom in dining area.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Pizza Sauce on can rack. The person in charge removed dented cans from can rack.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 to 10 small flying like insects in mop sink area. I did not see any small flying like insects in food preparation area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. The person in charge was not aware of employee training.
Intermediate/11-03-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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. The person in charge was not aware of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall in restroom in dining area.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour under pizza making station.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning

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.