PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #498
3605 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.336.7272
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed: precooked chicken, when coming out of the conveyor oven, 112F. The chicken was run thru again, 209F.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 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 contacting mushrooms in prep cooler. Scoop was adjusted to prevent handle contacting food.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under three compartment sink overflows when emptying three compartment sink. Employee immediately mopped to remove standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Employee moved to mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of flour at front prep area not labeled. Employee labeled container.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the bulk pizza sauce out for service lacks a time stamp. An adjusted sticker was made for the next 9.5 hours.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed shift leads, which include Cody and Lauren, have no proof of Certified Food Manager certificates.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed : the second ham portioning scoop handle was touching food product. This was adjusted.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Observed cardboard box less than six inches from the gas fired hot water heater. The box and rack were moved away.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: Cody, store manager, no certificate available for review.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener has dried food debris on the blade.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: the sign is missing for the restroom.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed: the self closer is not attached to the restroom door.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed: there are no working lights in the restroom.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed: precooked chicken, when coming out of the conveyor oven, 112F. The chicken was run thru again, 209F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on a prep table over bottled drinks. This was moved to the floor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: can opener blade with dried food debris on both sides. This was moved to dish.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed: the restroom door self closer is disconnected.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: on the cook line the scoop handle for mushrooms touching product. The scoop was adjusted over the edge.
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