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
3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm quat, manager remade tested 400 ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of pizza sauce on can rack.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish working with dough.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper cups and plates not inverted next to pizza boxes.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of dustinator not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection.
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.