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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

3608 HARDEN BLVD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-619-7272

Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6308345
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 15 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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

Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. A piece of plywood on the floor in front of the flip top reach in cooler to cover missing tiles. Light burned out above the pizza oven. Vent covers mission the wall near the back door.
Basic/36-11-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. 10-18-2023
Basic/51-18-6
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on top of the can good rack is stained with mold-like substance and food. Can opener blade is soiled. Located at the end of the can good rack.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Cutting board soiled Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Wet nesting present. Time Extended
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on top of the can good rack is stained with mold-like substance and food. Can opener blade is soiled. Located at the end of the can good rack.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler and front counter.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is stained on top of the can good rack.located in the back area near the back door.
Intermediate/22-02-4

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.