Papa John's #643

3416 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Papa John's #643 has been inspected four times since 2023. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up three times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Papa John's #643 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeves of plastic lids on the floor in the storage area. Observed cardboard pizza boxes stored upright on the floor near the soda cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the water heater.
42-01-4
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored in a food prep table behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored in the floor in the storage area.
08B-38-4
82
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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 scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop used for shredded cheese not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
74
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed establishment did not have any proof of required staff training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles near pizza oven. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed floor tiles still cracked **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's #643 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's #643 on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's #643?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's #643.

How does Papa John's #643 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Papa John's #643 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Papa John's #643's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's #643 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's #643 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 #643 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's #643 is inspected roughly once per year on average.