PAPA JOHNS 2184
16834 SW 88 ST KENDALL DRIVE, Miami FL 33196
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in warewash area near mop sink and prep table; not touching food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed only bathroom not self closing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee making pizza with no hair restraint. Employee placed a hat on prior to handling food again.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs on top of cooked chicken wings
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50-ppm). Manager discarded solution and refill bucket with final reading of (Quaternary 100ppm).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical cleaner left on top of pizza oven. Manager removed item and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager separated containers to air dry.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly trap near oven where food preparation is conducted. Manager removed sticky trap.
Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Dec 11, 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 can opener blade soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in warewash area near mop sink and prep table; not touching food.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector explained process to manager on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
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. Observed employee Claudia with no food handler training.
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 Claudia with no form signed or food handler training
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed knife magnet with rust.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of tomato sauce on floor in back of kitchen. Observed cases of soda stored on floor next to soda cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink next to warewash.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor, not stored to hang dry.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket near oven and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen area, front counter, and ware washing area.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese sticks (52F - Cold Holding). As per manager, little over 1 hour since taken from refrigeration. Product was moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage bin blocking access to hand washing sink at ware washing area. Garbage bin was removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. Observed Juan Agreda, Daniel Moreno, Gladys Romano with certificates expired in 2023. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used inside flour container. Manager removed bowl with no handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket in disrepair.
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 at kitchen area. Manager placed scoop properly in flour.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket near oven and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen area, front counter, and ware washing area.
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