Papa Johns Pizza #1124
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
100
Score
Papa Johns Pizza #1124 has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Papa Johns Pizza #1124 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on can rack. Blade of can opener on can rack. Walk-in cooler shelves.
22-02-4
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 proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Wall rack next to make line hand washing sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes stored on floor in back of kitchen.
25-05-4
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge does not have access or proof of food handler certificates for none of the employees **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed no valid food handler certificates for any of the employees **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap dispenser refills stored above tomato cans in air conditioner handler storage room
41-10-4
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. Person in charge does not have access or proof of food handler certificates for none of the employees **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (flour ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (bacon ) in flip-top make table cooler. Person in charge removed an replaced with scoop with handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom and employee unisex restroom in the back kitchen
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cheese at flip-top make table cooler
10-06-5
64
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (pizza cooler) Cold holding: top section; cheese 43F, beef 46F, cut tomatoes 50F, ham 48FF, chicken 47F, beef 45F, sausage 46F. Per manager on site all items pulled from walk-in cooler at 9:30am, Manager will discarded at 1:30Pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. No documents available at inspection time.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Male manager on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No documents available at inspection time. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
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 documents available at inspection time. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No documents available at inspection time. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids and containers with food cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available at inspection time.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (main pizza topping cooler) interior soiled. Also can opener blade with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No documents available at inspection time.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of sauce cans, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Near triple sink, observed employee jacket stored on top of pizza boxes.
40-06-5
39
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Female employee touched phone then continued to place pizza in oven without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager employed more than 30 days unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment or self. Also, nine employees currently working with no CFM on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Male employee rinsing dishes in sink located in ware wash area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two opened drink bottles on shelf over cheese in walk in cooler. Moved during this inspection. Open orange drink on shelf over pizza boxes. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf over dressings. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nested over triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired 6/1/2022
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Johns Pizza #1124 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza #1124 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza #1124?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza #1124.
How does Papa Johns Pizza #1124 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Papa Johns Pizza #1124 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Papa Johns Pizza #1124's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Johns Pizza #1124 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 Johns Pizza #1124 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 Johns Pizza #1124 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns Pizza #1124 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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