Papa John's Pizza #265
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza #265 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. 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 nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Winter Springs restaurants, the typical score is 76; Papa John's Pizza #265 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes and other damage to walls in room at rear door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
32-16-5
90
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -10 small flying insects at trash can in prep area next to hand wash sink -7 small flying insects at mop sink in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: 4 small flying insects at trash can next to 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -holes and other damage to walls in room at rear door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
32-16-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -peppers on cut table not in use - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Right side of entryway into dry storage from back door, damage to wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -pizza sauce able to be held for 10 hours not time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -wear washing chemicals stored next to and in contact with food contact equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle containing blue liquid at driver station not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -hand wash sink in secondary bathroom removed, restroom converted to storage, establishment went through remodel **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bin containing cornmeal at stretch station not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -flip top reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. -clean knives stored between drying rack and wall, blade of knife in direct contact with wall **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal bag stored on top of single service items **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans above 3 compartment sink wet nesting **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at prep table due to water leaking from wall per operator **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -stretch station floor soiled with cornmeal, not cleaned when least amount of food is exposed **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -bin containing cornmeal cracked along top rim -lids for pizza sauce cracked and no longer durable -multiple food storage pans show signs of cracking **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Right side of entryway into dry storage from back door, damage to wall **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -portion cups used on pizza make line, handles in direct contact with food **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bin containing cornmeal soiled with accumulation of food debris -keyboard cover at pizza make station soiled with accumulation of food debris -top and sides of pizza oven soiled with accumulation of power like substance **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -hood system attached to ceiling above pizza oven piled with accumulation of grease -walk in cooler cooling unit fan covers soiled with mold like substance **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind pizza screen storage rack soiled with food debris and staining **Warning**
36-27-5
21
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - A/C vents around pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - A/C vents around pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - 2 cans pizza sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 3 on floor in storage room in back. Operator cleaned up. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cook line cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - prep cook wearing cloth bracelets **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - A/C vents around pizza oven **Warning**
36-34-5
61
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon paint stored on prep table.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gallon paint stored on prep table .
41-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pizza station
05-09-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's Pizza #265 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #265 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #265?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #265.
How does Papa John's Pizza #265 compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?
Papa John's Pizza #265 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Springs average of 76.
Has Papa John's Pizza #265's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza #265 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza #265 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 #265 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #265 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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