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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

2537 NW 54 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 786-220-9393

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2335589
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on fly tape near back exit door.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers above 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Coached operator on proper methods of hair restraints. Employee placed hair restraint onsite.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers by prep line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor in between cook line and prep line.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside pizza oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop sink. Operator hung mops to dry onsite.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks at prep table by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers by prep line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed pizza oven with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the oven soiled. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager hung up the mops.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee restroom. The manager put soap in the restroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed mozzarella cheese sticks being held with time. Written procedure was provided via email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs on chicken wings at the cook line.The manager removed the tongs.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the reach in cooler across from the oven. The manager discarded it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 19, 2023 · Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area. Time Extended
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on fly tape near back exit door.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at pizza preparation area.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed knife at preparation sink missing handle.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning

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.