Papa John's
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
78
Score
Public records show six inspections at Papa John's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
By comparison, the average North Fort Myers facility scores 88, putting Papa John's on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door by handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed gasket on walk in cooler door torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator states they have certification but cannot locate or provide proof during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: District manager Joe Swisher and General manager James Simms and all management are new in position at this location and will obtain Certified Food Manager training within 30 day extension authorized per DBPR Supervisor Timothy Dillon. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door by handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
74
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of disinfectant and glass cleaner on prep table next to open sauce squirt bottles and dry seasoning. Operator moved bottle to chemical shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator states they have certification but cannot locate or provide proof during inspection. **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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door by handle. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on wire shelf above three compartment sink wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of shredded cheese in pan on floor of walk-in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Papa John's compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Papa John's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 88.
Has Papa John's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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