PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #497
2705 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352-690-2277
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, Alfredo sauce 52F at 2:45, employee moved from cooler at 10:30. Manager discard the sauce.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee wiped hand on pants then continued to build pizza without washing hands.
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/ Five employees working with no certified food manager on site. Manager arrived during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table next to desserts by make table. Moved to office during this inspection.
Employee personal food/drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two employee drinks (water and sports drink) on shelf over pan of tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee moved to bottom shelf.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several male employees with beards in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over oven soiled with dust and grease.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One male certificate expired M. Stoddard (08/23/2024)
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification. Male manager on site with Registered Proctor certification only.
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, Alfredo sauce 52F at 2:45, employee moved from cooler at 10:30. Manager discard the sauce.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One male certificate expired M. Stoddard (08/23/2024)
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification. Male manager on site with Registered Proctor certification only.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Got quaternary ammonium.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the cook line, no sign, manager posted.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection 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 manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two male manager with expired certifications.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one male employee
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids and some containers stored above triple sink with cracks.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Orange spatula cracked and chipped, Manager discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above triple sink soiled, also with rust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dry storage area, 2oz cups not protected and inverted, Employee placed a lid on container.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler (small cooler) near office area with standing water.
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.