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PAPA JOHNS #517

1498 NE MIAMI GARDENS DR, Miami FL 33179 · 305-919-7272

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2325004
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside. Advised manager and she removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed employees trained by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. However, some certificates were not filled out. Manager only provided 2 completed certificates. Advised manager that certificates must be filled out with required information.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Observed food storage container cracked or broken. Advised manager and he discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Observed make table top in disrepair with metal cracking and exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 27, 2025 · Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Time Extended
Observed grey Food storage(flour) container cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4/Return visit Aug 27, 2025 · Basic - Observed grey Food storage(flour) container cracked or broken. Time Extended
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Observed Interior of walk in cooler door in disrepair with exposed insulation. Located at bottom of door.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Observed grey Food storage(flour) container cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4
Observed various cases of Single-service articles stored on floor in bathroom. Advised that all single service articles should be stored at least 6 inches above the floor and in area protected from possible contamination. Bathroom in fully functional.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cookies on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of walk in cooler door in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed cases of take out cups, napkins and containers being stored in bathroom. Bathroom is fully functional. Advised manager and instructed employee to remove.
Basic/25-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 8, 2024Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager instructed employee to move
Basic/08B-38-4
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Located around walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Discussed and emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. Located above walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on prep table next to pizza boxes. Advised manager and she moved.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site

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