Papa Johns Pizza #2420

6747 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa Johns Pizza #2420 four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. 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 one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese in flip top unit, manager removed handle from food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
95
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in shredded cheese, manager removed handle from food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
95
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in cut onions on assembly line. Manager removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
95
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of pizza sauce.
01B-01-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns Pizza #2420 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza #2420 on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza #2420?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza #2420.

How does Papa Johns Pizza #2420 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Papa Johns Pizza #2420 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Papa Johns Pizza #2420's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Johns Pizza #2420 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Johns Pizza #2420 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 #2420 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns Pizza #2420 is inspected roughly once per year on average.