Papa Johns Pizza #4163

512 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Papa Johns Pizza #4163, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in public bathroom.
32-12-6
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage and leaking on floor near pizza prep table - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator prepping food in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near cash register **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on stove near pizza racks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large red trash can blocking hand sink near oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shequnia M. Stanback Manager **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator prepping food in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near cash register **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage and leaking on floor near pizza prep table
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board table in back kitchen area **Warning**
12B-07-4
39
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near front kitchen area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by rolling rack. Near walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near front kitchen area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
47
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on food racks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in kitchen front kitchen area door.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks in prep areas **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet leaking near register.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns Pizza #4163 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza #4163 on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza #4163?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza #4163.

How does Papa Johns Pizza #4163 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Papa Johns Pizza #4163 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Papa Johns Pizza #4163's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Johns Pizza #4163 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Johns Pizza #4163 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 #4163 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns Pizza #4163 is inspected around two times per year on average.