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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

2328 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-668-7799

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4702447
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
OCT 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

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

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. Emailed to operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Violation is being addressed on previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Violation is being addressed on previous inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Travis Turning 10-29-19.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kristina Tidwell.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided quaternary test strip to GM during inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Sep 9, 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 ▾
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease above pizza oven.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed expo cooler lids broken from hinges.
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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. Emailed to operator to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor in WIC.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed monitor, wires, keyboard with dust accumulation hanging over expo cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near food line and hand washing sink soiled with grease, food, dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking hand wash sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near storeroom.
Basic/42-01-4

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.