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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA STORE #4530

2310 S TAMIAMI TRAIL STE 3101, Punta Gorda FL 33950

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1801625
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handed the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle not covered at unisex restroom. Operator placed lid on the waste receptacle.
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2025Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handle of Walk in Cooler door. Operator cleaned the handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing proper shield at lights above ware washing area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield for fluorescent bulbs at ware washing area.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 15, 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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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/. Christopher Pecora.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed the documents incomplete. Operator completed the documents.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly tape back door interior of entrance by prep table. Operator removed the item.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield by back door interior of entrance.
Basic/38-07-4
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handed the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed the form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site

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.