Papa John's Pizza #398

209 S Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza #398 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited two times.

Papa John's Pizza #398's latest score of 100 sits above the Cocoa average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed mop sink faucet hose is touching bottom of sink **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom left side of door **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Observed Hand Wash Sink by 3 compartment sink had items in the sink. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Observed blade of can opener soiled with old food debris. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Observed Hand Wash Sink by 3 compartment sink not having hand wash sign. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Observed back storage room walls has water damage,walls is bulging out and some part of the wall has separated from ceiling. Operator said they will be renovating the back storage room in the near future

36-24-5

Basic - Observed on cookline pizza station measuring cup with handle, handle touch Ready To Eat food items. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Open food items in the pizza make table in contact with instruction sheet taped to inside of lid that was not full attached, corrected by manager on duty **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original certificate copied and filled out to fulfill requirements. Copy right infringent.

53B-09-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned food storage containers stored on rusted/soiled wire rack.

24-06-4

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing in areas of the kitchen and prep areas, ceiling soiled and in need of repair, wall in back dry stock room in need or sealing, gap in wall from previous repairs.

36-08-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal shelving racks in the walk in cooler with old food debris **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor from unisex bathroom harsh.

36-64-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Repeat Violation**

32-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza #398 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #398 on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #398?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #398.

How does Papa John's Pizza #398 compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?

Papa John's Pizza #398 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa average of 82.

Has Papa John's Pizza #398's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza #398 have averaged around zero violations 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 #398 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 #398 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #398 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

56@

607 Florida Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Ascended Palate Weekly Meal Prep & Delivery

1000 Holmes St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Fuego & Salt

1000 Holmes St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Cocoa → Pizza restaurants in Florida → Pizza restaurants in Cocoa