PAPA JOHNS #1621
1596 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33146 · 305 6631750
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections within 26 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. Observed at prep line a container of string cheese (46F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 1 hour.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Operator unable to provide proof of training.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at walk in cooler, bottle of soda and yogurt on shelves with cheese.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of flour at front line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of chicken strips.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with dust.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 400+ppm). Advised employee to dilute solution to proper strength.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep line a container of string cheese (46F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 1 hour.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Adonys Caba on 7/1/25.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at prep line in a container of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed at storage rack 3 dented cans of pizza sauce. Manager segregated cans to return to vendor.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at three compartment sink Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm); Manager adjusted solutions strength to Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler, a container of boneless wings date marked for use by 7/15/24. As per manager container of boneless wings were prepped earlier in the day and mislabeled. Manager placed correct date label on to container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler a container of cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); As per date label wings were prepared on 7/12/24 and stored in reach in cooler. Manager discarded wings.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to pizza station. Manager provided paper towels.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed shared employee unisex bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed plastic curtains on the door of the walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
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.