PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
1223 US 41 BYP S, Venice FL 34292 · 941.483.1111
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed string cheese held at time/temperature control for safety with no time mark. The operator placed a time on the string cheese.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023009083 | Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2022059414 | Dec 12, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles used for cooked sausage and cooked ground beef not stored above the food on the make line. The operator properly stored the scoop handles.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical sprayer stored next to plastic bottles of soda in the storage area. The operator properly stored the chemical.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for onions not stored above the food in the reach in cooler on the make line. The operator properly stored the scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handles used for cheese and tomatoes not stored above the food in the reach in cooler on the make line. The operator properly stored the scoops.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed string cheese held at time/temperature control for safety with no time mark. The operator placed a time on the string cheese.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the shared dumpster lid open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken self-closing device on the rear exit door.
Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. The operator unlocked the door.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Rear exit of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving used to store clean equipment above the three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored over food containers on a gray shelf in dry storage. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a cracked floor tile near the front counter.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of a container lid for chicken wings at the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the to go boxes.
Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Observed a gas tank with gas stored in the storage area.
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.