Papa Johns
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Public records show six inspections at Papa Johns stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Palatka facility scores 75, putting Papa Johns on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored on side prep table with single service pizza boxes. Operator relocated spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest to the cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container of flour on floor of cook line. Operator relocated. **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. In cook line flip top reach in cooler, multiple scoop handles in contact with time/temperature control food for safety in containers. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On shelf of dry storage room, clean single service food bowls not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour missing product labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf adjacent three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on clean prep table and employee used aprons over bags of sauce in dry storage area. Operator relocated all personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quatanery ammonium testing at 0ppm at triple sink. Hose is not pulling suction. Person in charge set up manually to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in corner by make line. Person in charge turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At back prep sink
29-18-4
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Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Aug 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 7 cans of pineapple in can storage area with dents along seams. Person in charge segregated to return to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on walk in cooler fans.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled, person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Not observed during inspection.
51-13-4
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can pizza sauce in dry storage with dent on the seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22
50-17-2
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to get hot water at sinks during inspection all sinks less than 100F. Error on hot water heater states ignition failure. Employee was able to get it to turn on during inspection. When water turned back on it was tinged brown in color. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in restroom unlabeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism missing from restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at corner by back hand wash sink. Also, hole in the wall above mop sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks in walk in cooler not segregated from food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Johns last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Johns?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns.
How does Papa Johns compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Papa Johns most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Papa Johns' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Johns have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa Johns 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns is inspected around two times per year on average.
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