Papa Joe's
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
43
Score
Papa Joe's has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Lake Mary restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine/triple sink. -CHLORINE for warewashing machine -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator attempted to prime sanitizer line, retested 0ppm, operator called for repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Tested 2x, 0ppm **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine/triple sink. -CHLORINE for warewashing machine -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored between salad reach-in cooler and prep sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off cooking equipment, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 0ppm, operator attempted to prime sanitizer line, retested 0ppm, operator called for repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced mozzarella cheese 50F, per operator stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, operator relocated excess to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool -ricotta cheese 50F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on pizza prep table, operator returned to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in front service area used to store ladlel, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine/triple sink. -CHLORINE for warewashing machine -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of canned tomatoes stored on floor, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored between salad reach-in cooler and prep sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off cooking equipment, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored on floor, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
45
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Garlic herb butter 103f - cook employee states using a time plan. No time marking available. Manager states will add to time plan. WALK IN COOLER - marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding); - pasta (46F - Cold Holding); Chef states less than 4 hours. Advised to put into freezer for rapid cooling
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at server station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the slice, garlic herb butter.. provided blank forms
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - ice buildup up on sprinkler head inside walk in freezer
14-69-4
55
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash temping at 50F per operator make table was open during lunch. Advised operator to move egg wash to bottom of reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored at expedite window at front counter
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with restrooms
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on pipes at walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between make tables at cooks line In use tong stored on oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders at reach in freezer on cooks line not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at pizza station
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in containers with no label
02D-01-5
61
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler ; cheese (38-58F - Cold Holding); pasta (40-56F - Cold Holding) items were over filled operator removed excess returned to the walk in cooler for temperature recovery
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza sauce not time stamped , operator corrected **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasa , wings not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Mixer not cleaned after use
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. A 60 day call back inspection will be required **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to the walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -remove the packing film on the interior doors of the pizza station
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at the pizza station
29-11-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.tile chipped at the dish area drain
36-12-4
39
May 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the dish machine
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door needs a new door sweep
35B-01-4
90
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler lasagna, pasta , grated cheese not dated - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -butcher table build up on the table - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the small stock room - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice bin lid is broken and came off when opened - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at prep will no shut off easily - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Joe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Joe's on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Joe's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa Joe's.
How does Papa Joe's compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Papa Joe's most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Papa Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Joe's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa Joe's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Papa Joe's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Joe's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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