Papa John's
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
86
Score
Public records show five inspections at Papa John's stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Live Oak average 81, so Papa John's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
23-03-4
86
Apr 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Employee removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk and creamer on rack with customer food in walk-in cooler not segregated or marked. Employee moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Spices and peppers on floor in storage area. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of cheese scoop submerged in cheese. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster on site.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at back right corner hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink next to prep table is inoperable; water turned off.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - 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. No certificates available for any employees.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Reach-in cooler interior soiled with food debris, standing water, and mold-like substance. Oven rack and tray soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink leaking and inoperable.
27-19-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets throughout soiled with black mold-like substance and food debris.
23-03-4
58
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly on prep table.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Vikram expired 7-18-23.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained with food debris. Reach-in cooler interior soiled with food debris, standing water, and mold-like substance. Oven rack and tray soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink covered with plastic bag to prevent its use due to leak. Manager removed bag and turned on sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on duty could not provide Food Handler training certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soft drinks on floor. Employee moved to rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on prep table soiled with accumulated dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets throughout soiled with black mold-like substance and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee soft drink (Dr Pepper) in walk-in cooler next to food bins. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes in storage room not inverted or protected. Employee flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to prep table leaking at nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
14-11-5
41
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Reach-in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet stained, supplies and dirty towels on floor.
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee could not locate current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near back door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee could not locate last inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets, walls, door, and interior bottom soiled. Walk-in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor near back door. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soiled dirty apron on opened box of paper towels. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at rear hand wash sink; won't shut off.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Papa John's.
How does Papa John's compare to other restaurants in Live Oak?
Papa John's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Live Oak average of 81.
Has Papa John's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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