PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
16894 US HWY 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-385-7272
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license before the end of the inspection. Expired 4-1-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by pizza oven. Vents in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under chemical rack by three compartment sink.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at pizza make station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at pizza make station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in dry storage. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by chemical racks by 3 compartment sink.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license before the end of the inspection. Expired 4-1-25
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dry storage soiled.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled. Reach in cooler gasket by pizza make station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in by pizza make station
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in bucket at mop sink.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner stored wit food in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of pizza oven
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Prep cutting board on can rack - can opener
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration dates are incorrect.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters over pizza oven.
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.