Papa John's #453
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
78
Score
Papa John's #453 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Papa John's #453 was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored next to garlic sauce in the dry storage area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the walk in cooler not properly labeled or stored. Operator disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed incomplete knowledge of the big 6. Emailed operator a copy.
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy.
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around the plaza dumpster.
33-19-4
70
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2 containers of ready to eat stringed cheeses marked as 10/19. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of ready to eat string cheese marked 10/19. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals stored on the back food prep table. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager training. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals not labeled throughout the restaurant. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the walk in cooler among store food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with the handles touching food in containers of sliced bell peppers. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of chopped ham on the cook line. Operator removed ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in the dry storage area with its hinges hanging from the ceiling. **Warning**
36-32-5
32
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on preparation table in kitchen. Employee moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's #453 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's #453 on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's #453?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's #453.
How does Papa John's #453 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Papa John's #453 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Papa John's #453's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's #453 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa John's #453 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Papa John's #453 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's #453 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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