PAPA JOHNS 673
829 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead FL 33030
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections within 29 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 a box of mozzarella sticks (51 F - Cold Holding) under the preparation table at the front. As per employee it was placed there 1 hr ago. Employee placed the box inside the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in the kitchen. Manager provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together above the triple sink not properly air dried.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of chicken wings at reach in cooler in the kitchen.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen area.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with boxes.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled apron and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching personal phone then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator reset Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Observed Sanitizer Bucket at preparation line (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded water. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Employee with soiled clothing. Observed aprons of three employees were very dirty. As per manager Aprons get dirty fast because of the flour.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves above the three compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 6 broken containers at shelves above the three compartment sink. Observed 1 cracked lids at shelves above the three compartment sink.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with soiled clothing. Observed aprons of both employees were very dirty.
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a box of mozzarella sticks (51 F - Cold Holding) under the preparation table at the front. As per employee it was placed there 1 hr ago. Employee placed the box inside the reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener 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.Franklyn, ( over 1 year, ) Leonor( over a year.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with soiled clothing. Observed aprons of both employees were very dirty.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic sodas stored on the floor. Employee removed them.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs with handle above the chicken wings.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the. Preparation area.
Open dumpster lid.
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.