Papa John's

1315 West 49 Street, Hialeah, FL 33012

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Papa John's has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available, when using quaternary sanitizer.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside shredded cheese and cut ham handles touching the food. Operator stored scoops with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table mozzarella sticks (45F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (46F - Cold Holding). Employee put mozzarella sticks and chicken nuggets containers to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

22-02-4

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed not stored to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.

42-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above three compartments sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints.

13-03-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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 for all employees. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed next to tomato sauce on top of preparation table. Manager moved sanitizer bucket to shelf under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door.

35B-01-4

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 scoop handle inside flour on flour container. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Papa John's compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Papa John's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Papa John's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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