PAPA JOHNS 1157
8791 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (46 F - Cold Holding), Mozarella cheese (57 F - Cold Holding) Inside preparation cooler at kitchen. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022009059 | Jan 11, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)at the three compartment sink. Operator called technician and will now use chlorine to sanitize dishes and utensils. Final reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensil stored inside hand wash sink next to prep reach in cooler. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no testing kit for quaternary/chlorine three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee unisex restroom.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling inside walk in cooler soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese stick stored above preparation table at 47 F, as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee removed cheese and placed the cheese inside reach in cooler.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee performing duties at three compartment sink not knowing how the correct procedure of wash, rinse and sanitize.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener next to three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Food handle training for Jose Lopez January, 2025.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Obsessed trash overflow at dumpster.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station preparing pizza with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting container on top of three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup handle inside cheese.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking under three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled in prep area.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose located at three compartment sink hanging lower than sink rim.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three completed sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at the three compartment sink in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash can blocking back door exit. Operator removed immediately.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose connected at triple sink hanging inside of triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza pans soiled with old food debris on shelf near pizza prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to triple sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee next to pizza prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops stored inside container of flour with handles in contact with flour.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored inside mozzarella cheese with handle touching the cheese at pizza prep line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink next to triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked by trash cans.
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored pizza pans soiled with old food debris on shelves above preparation table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with accumulated dust all around kitchen, dry storage, and restroom. Observed ceiling in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled located next to office.
Feb 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose connected at 3 compartment sink inside of 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (46 F - Cold Holding), Mozarella cheese (57 F - Cold Holding). Inside preparation cooler at kitchen. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mop sink at 78 F located near 3 compartment sink. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored pizza pans soiled with old food debris on shelves above preparation table.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from ware washing area.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink water temperature at 78 F. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from ware washing area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at 78 F in kitchen and restroom. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with accumulated dust all around kitchen, dry storage, and restroom. Observed ceiling in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside of container. Manager rearranged scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled located next to office.
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose connected at 3 compartment sink inside of 3 compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (46 F - Cold Holding), Mozarella cheese (57 F - Cold Holding) Inside preparation cooler at kitchen. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (46 F - Cold Holding), Mozarella cheese (57 F - Cold Holding). Inside preparation cooler at kitchen. As per employee, more than 4 hours.
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mop sink at 78 F located near 3 compartment sink. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored pizza pans soiled with old food debris on shelves above preparation table.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from ware washing area.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink water temperature at 78 F. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from ware washing area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at 78 F in kitchen and restroom. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents with accumulated dust all around kitchen, dry storage, and restroom. Observed ceiling in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside of container. Manager rearranged scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled located next to office.
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