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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

5034 N US 41 #4730, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 813.643.7272

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3917906
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
JAN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 16 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

Jan 6, 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
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm quat, manager remade tested 400 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut tomatoes.
Basic/10-06-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of pizza sauce on can rack.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish working with dough.
Intermediate/13-06-4/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler, employee removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut tomatoes.
Basic/10-06-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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. Operator provided 4 employee training certificates.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper cups and plates not inverted next to pizza boxes.
Basic/25-06-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of dustinator not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.