Papa John's Pizza #2636
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza #2636 six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Hialeah restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored on the preparation table at cook line.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener blade.
22-31-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler shelving rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers certification expired 7/15/24. District manager states food handlers testing will be completed within 2 weeks. William Martinez and Miguel Durand expired food handlers 7/15/24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep station table in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen area. Observed old food build up on shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed storage containers wet nesting on shelf on top of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2/3 cracked floor tiles at rear kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation counter. Employee removed from counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed shared bathroom not flushing. **Warning**
32-23-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water condensation slow dripping from air conditioner vent in proximity of food prep station. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep area grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in walk in cooler on shelf next to service products. **Warning**
08B-49-4
47
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at entrance of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Observed Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at entrance of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of pineapple tidbits dented next to 3 compartment sink. Manager segregated the can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at can opener station. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink , food and coffee on pizza cutter station. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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 handle in contact with mozzarella cheese at reach in cooler at pizza station. Manager moved upwards the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler at pizza station. Manager segregated the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at entrance of walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in small reach in cooler by pizza oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed inside walk in cooler plastic light cover broken.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom no cover on garbage receptacle.
32-12-5
67
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty fan covers inside walk in cooler, exterior of pizza oven soiled and gaskets in small reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with corn meal flour no labeled. Manager labeled the flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's Pizza #2636 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #2636 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #2636?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #2636.
How does Papa John's Pizza #2636 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Papa John's Pizza #2636 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Papa John's Pizza #2636's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza #2636 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza #2636 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 #2636 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #2636 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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