PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #2800
9470 S US HIGHWAY 441, Ocala FL 34480 · 352-307-3222
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 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. Two pans of string cheese 61F and 63F on prep table. Manager stated they were pulled out of refrigeration one hour prior to make pizzas. Trays of cheese placed back in refrigeration.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in ware wash area has pineapple chunks inside.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid over trash in unisex restroom missing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Filters were removed for cleaning over pizza oven. Manager stated they were removed for cleaning and were air drying. Employee put filters back in during this inspection.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple in use containers in walk in cooler have double stickers.
Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Toilet handle is not secured to back of toilet in restroom in lobby.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Philly meat thawing at room temperature on prep table. Manager placed in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops inside mop sink.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to pizza make table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2025. License is under tax certificate.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf over triple sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink near make table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head down in mop sink.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to walk-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding next to pizza oven.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat on stack of dough pans in back prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket for left hand door of reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Gasket of reach-in cooler outside of office.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in mop sink.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Black substance on wall around mop sink. Grey substance around multiple vents throughout kitchen.
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees have expired training.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Report provided is from 10/2020.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two pans of string cheese 61F and 63F on prep table. Manager stated they were pulled out of refrigeration one hour prior to make pizzas. Trays of cheese placed back in refrigeration.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Five employees have expired certificates. Also, one employee has not yet had training.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Faucet on hand sink near triple sink does not turn on hot water. Manager turned on during this inspection.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Water report provided from 10/8/2020.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Oxidation and oozing on side of hot water tank next to mop sink. Holes in wall around mop sink. Several areas of cove molding in disrepair in back room.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing multiple rings with stones on them.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Cups of dressing on shelf under employee "koolaid"drinks in reach in cooler near pizza oven.
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.