PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
100-4 GATEWAY CIR, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 904.819.0808
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); string cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of reach in cooler pizza make station, per employee doors where consistently open for about 1.5 hours prior.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017004612 | Jan 27, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sticks (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled containers in top section of pizza make line cooler, per manager lid was consistently open for maybe 1 hour, lid closed and top portion of food put in different containers and moved to bottom of cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under racks in back storage area. Build up of debris under tables in corner of office area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station by pizza make line.
Stored food not covered. Pepperoncini by pizza oven, not in use.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); string cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of reach in cooler pizza make station, per employee doors where consistently open for about 1.5 hours prior.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Manager wearing fake nails refilling food items in reach in cooler pizza make table without wearing gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee draining can of pineapples in hand wash sink next to pizza make table.
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/ Manager on duty unable to locate their certifications or any other manager's certifications during inspection
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. Per manager on site all of the food handler certifications that are available are for employees that no longer work at establishment and they do have employees that have been hired over 60 days ago, but do not have any certifications for them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's backpack and coat sitting on top of pizza boxes by pizza oven, items moved.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven tracks have build up of food residue. Can opener on prep table has build up of debris above the blade. Lids of the flip top reach in cooler have build up of adhesive residue on the interior of the cooler side.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection no proof of certified food manager for establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents over cook line have build up of dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
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 shredded cheese not stored above the shredded cheese.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Flip top reach in cooler doors in poor condition, separating when door is opened. Cooler door closest to the hand wash sink has exposed insulation when opened.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler door closest to prep table has build up of flour in the door gasket. Pizza tray stacked mounted to wall by hand wash sink has build up of food debris. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage bottle in the walk in cooler over case of bacon bits.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler two uncovered dessert cookie tins.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head inside of the mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour on the bottom shelf of the prep line missing product labeling.
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.