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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #375

4224 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34210 · (941)727-7272

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS5103818
Grade history
MAR 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks in kitchen next to cook line. Operator replaced the paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraints. Employee put on a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in walk-in cooler near door with corner of tile broken off and missing.
Basic/36-17-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve pizza boxes stored on the floor in front of the store. Operator moved boxes off the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lids on shared dumpsters.
Basic/33-15-4
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager ordered test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep table by oven. Manager removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was sent home and manager ordered beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with soiled clothing.
Basic/13-01-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.