Papa Joe's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
45
Score
Papa Joe's Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Papa Joe's Pizza's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. -0 ppm. Container empty. 3 compartment sink available until operator restocks product.
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -reach in cooler drawers on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. -employee washed hands but did not use additional measure prior to bare hand contact. Operator moved hand sanitizer over to hand washing area. Advised. **Corrected On-Site**
09-07-5
78
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food placed in or in contact with a soiled container/equipment. -ricotta container sitting in in direct contact with sausage in pizza make cooler.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara sauce in walk-in cooler 47 less than 2 hours. Per operator, container out of walk-in cooler for prep.
03A-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. -no proof of reporting. Provided printed form, all employees on duty read and signed agreement. Emailed copy to facility for operator, all other employees not present must also read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -printed hand washing sign for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -facility in process of kitchen remodel. Some ceiling tiles removed and not yet replaced above 3 compartment sink and back prep table. Completion expected within several days.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee eating/drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. -open cup of coffee on cook line cutting board. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -partial frozen beverage in kitchen reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cases of butter on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
55
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw veal in plastic wrap stored above gnocchi in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. -no hot water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
27-25-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling in disrepair above 3 compartment sink. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food employee not using the two additional control measures after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. -employee putting pepperoni on cooked pizza, operator unaware of additional control measures for handling ready to eat foods. Provided new copy of blank AOP. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Operator completing new AOP documents, discussed new requirements. **Time Extended**
09-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple plastic cambros cracked on edges. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -1 case, 1 bus tub of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
64
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -approximately 12 dead roaches on sticky strap on floor next to 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors extremely soiled under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have heavy build up of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Joe's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Joe's Pizza on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Joe's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Joe's Pizza.
How does Papa Joe's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Papa Joe's Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Papa Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Joe's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa Joe's Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Joe's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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