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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #4163

512 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-849-7272

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3917090
Grade history
JUL 23
AUG 24
OCT 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Box of garlic sauce cups on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in public bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage and leaking on floor near pizza prep table
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Oct 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator prepping food in back kitchen area
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 28, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 28, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near cash register
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on stove near pizza racks.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large red trash can blocking hand sink near oven.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shequnia M. Stanback Manager
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back kitchen area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage and leaking on floor near pizza prep table
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board table in back kitchen area
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator prepping food in back kitchen area
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near cash register
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by rolling rack. Near walk-in-cooler
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near front kitchen area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near front kitchen area
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation

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