PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
411 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727.446.7272
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is marked beyond the required time of disposal Pizza sauce expired 7/27/25 on counter. Manager discarded See stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf above mop sink. Manager labeled spray bottle
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Manager placed beverage in employee storage area
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary. Manager changed solution. Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled cutting board at can storage rack in back kitchen
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is marked beyond the required time of disposal Pizza sauce expired 7/27/25 on counter. Manager discarded See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 10 hour limit. Pizza sauce See stop sale. Manager discarded
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled cutting board at can storage rack in back kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( Glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers in back kitchen areas. Manager placed employee drinks inside designated containers
Stored food ( tray of dough and brownie ) not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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 - soiled can opener on can prep table in back kitchen. Manager placed can opener to triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times. Manager laced paper towels at hand wash sinks
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in back and front kitchen areas - walls soiled with dust accumulation near pizza oven at order station Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. - Keypad at make line soiled. Employee cleaned key pad - shelves soiled in pizza prep area. Reviewed with manager
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength - 0 ppm quaternary in front line area. Manager changed solution. Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager.
Food ( box of chicken) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated chicken Box of cans of sauces on floor in dish washing area. Manager relocated cans
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel, scrub pad inside hand wash sink in dish washing area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for hand washing only - manager removed items
No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area - manager placed soap in dispenser.
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.
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.