Papa John's Pizza 1359

3425 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Papa John's Pizza 1359 has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Papa John's Pizza 1359's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained on rolling can cart is stained at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Can opener soiled at time of inspection - Cutting board on can cart stained at time of inspection

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in food on pizza assembly line at time of inspection. Spoke with operator and they corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor under mop bucket at time of inspection

42-01-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on blade of can opener during inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusty in walk in cooler by door.

14-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on table with can opener in prep room is grooved/stained.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in back prep room. Operator had employee moved drink at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed employee assembling pizza boxes for service after placing boxes on floor. Operator had employee move boxes to table during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza 1359 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza 1359 on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza 1359?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza 1359.

How does Papa John's Pizza 1359 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Papa John's Pizza 1359 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Papa John's Pizza 1359's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza 1359 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza 1359 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 Pizza 1359 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza 1359 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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