PAPA JOHNS PIZZA
24123 PEACHLAND BLVD STE A8, Port Charlotte FL 33954 · 714-926-5022
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 an employee wipe hands on apron then handle clean tops to squeeze bottles. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the restroom. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired licenses posted and no current license.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on pizza line reach in coolers, gaskets not fitting and coming off.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection. Printing inspection for operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout establishment on pizza station reach in coolers soiled, gaskets soiled with food debris and black mold like substance.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Pineapple Tidbits 6lbs 10 oz Dole dented on storage shelf. Observed operator pineapple throwing out pineapple
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in holder, put away clean with th food debris on blade. Observed employee washing can opener
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board where can opener is located with grooves and black mold like substance n cutting board. Observed operator tryin to clean up the cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets on make table with food debris build up on gaskets.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in shared spaced acoustic ceiling tiles that are not easily cleanable.
Ceiling tile missing.observed in shared space storage ten ceiling tiles missing.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of pizza sauce on can storage rack.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator taking an order then proceed to make a pizza with out washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed cutting board where can opener is mounted with black mold like substance and stained.
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 form in store laminated, not signed and no knowledge.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in shared spaced acoustic ceiling tiles that are not easily cleanable.
Ceiling tile missing.observed in shared space storage ten ceiling tiles missing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board above can rack.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed a dented can on can storage rack. Did a stop sale
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dry storage rack next to table with folded pizza boxes on it, black build up around cove molding and on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed an accumulation of garbage by back door as you just walk out side to go to dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in lobby
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields soiled with water stains and debris
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in dish area with water stains and food debris.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked in back room. Observed operator moving boxes and clearing a path.
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.