Papa John's Pizza #1737

36088 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Papa John's Pizza #1737 has four inspections in the public record. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 90, putting Papa John's Pizza #1737 squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near pizza make bar.

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 opened employee drinks and bag of food stored in upright cooler on shelf with consumer food.

12B-13-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb: Mop sink has a splitter on it with one hose attached. The splitter has a vacuum breaker on it but it is at the top of the splitter attached to the faucet. The General Manager removed the splitter during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: Establishment's license is current. However, the one on display expired on 06/01/2022. General Manager call his District Manager to get the current one sent to him. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-09-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer missing at mop sink on the splitters.

29-42-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Broken light shield near back exit door.

38-01-4

Basic - Faucet/handle will not shut off water at hand wash sink.

29-09-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Frame around back exit door in disrepair.

36-51-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled bar front counter.

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In restroom and in kitchen near hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Out side of pizza oven soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.door to restroom not self closing.

32-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind hand wash sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops stored in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled in back room near back exit door, under kitchen tables and equipment and in restroom.

36-10-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet, sink and floors soiled.

32-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza #1737 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #1737 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #1737?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #1737.

How does Papa John's Pizza #1737 compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Papa John's Pizza #1737 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Destin average of 90.

Has Papa John's Pizza #1737's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza #1737 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza #1737 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 #1737 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #1737 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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