PAPA JOHNS PIZZA
18378 HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-523-7272
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2024
3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - Employee preparing pizzas with bracelets on. Reviewed with manager this requirement and the potential for cross contamination.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top pizza boxes. Manager relocated spray bottle
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - Employee preparing pizzas with bracelets on. Reviewed with manager this requirement and the potential for cross contamination.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on shelf in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. I observed a food safety training certificate for Zachary Howe, a new hire, from FLRA SafeStaff dated 5/19/23. Today was his first day of employment, he was not yet handling food at the time of the inspection. The manager checked the corporate training portal, and it appears that current food service employees have not received the required training. The inspector discussed all food service employees must complete state approved food safety training within 60 days of employment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2022.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale 4 dented 10 can of tomato sauce on can dry storage area. Employee put x on and created a dented cans area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During inspection observed a c10 can of pineapple into hand sink. Educated and employee moved to three compartment sink.
Equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Plastic food containers on dry storage rack wet nesting.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven conveyor soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. During inspection observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium 0 ppm. Manager replaced now at 200ppm
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.