Papa Johns 673

829 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Papa Johns 673 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “employee with soiled clothing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Papa Johns 673 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator reset Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Observed Sanitizer Bucket at preparation line (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded water. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled apron and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.

12A-28-4

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching personal phone then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.

12A-29-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 6 broken containers at shelves above the three compartment sink. Observed 1 cracked lids at shelves above the three compartment sink.

14-38-4

Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Observed aprons of three employees were very dirty. As per manager Aprons get dirty fast because of the flour.

13-01-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves above the three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Observed aprons of both employees were very dirty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed aprons of both employees were very dirty. As per manager they take apron home to wash them. Aprons get dirty quick because of the flour. **Time Extended**

13-01-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the. Preparation area.

36-73-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, and using a disinfectant Hydrogen Peroxide before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Hydrogen Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant used on a food contact surface, and afterwards food prep area not rinsed and sanitized with an approved sanitizer. Manager prepared sprays bottle with quaternary ammonium sanitizer to sanitize the food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50-52 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for about three hours. Manager moved the chicken wings to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed three boxes with cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns 673 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns 673 on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns 673?

Across the inspection record, “employee with soiled clothing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns 673.

How does Papa Johns 673 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Papa Johns 673 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Papa Johns 673's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa Johns 673 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa Johns 673 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Papa Johns 673 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns 673 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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