Papa John's Pizza #449
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
100
Score
Papa John's Pizza #449 appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Single-service articles improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Merritt Island average 77, so Papa John's Pizza #449 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 4 in dish area. 4 in room in front of walk in cooler. 1 in rear hallway **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed 2 live flying insects **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed 7 live flying insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Aug 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 4 in dish area. 4 in room in front of walk in cooler. 1 in rear hallway **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed 2 live flying insects **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
86
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over pizza pans in restroom
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 4 in dish area. 4 in room in front of walk in cooler. 1 in rear hallway **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pizza paddle and pans stored in restroom
24-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored in restroom
25-05-4
67
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 above make line. 3 in room with mop sink and triple sink. 2 in storage room near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed 9 live flying insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open ceiling area with exposed insulation over pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 above make line. 3 in room with mop sink and triple sink. 2 in storage room near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open ceiling area with exposed insulation over pizza oven
08B-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink are **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed 18 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed 6 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Boxes of gloves and towels stored in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cases of blue disposable towels still in restroom **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
25-18-4
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink are **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed 18 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Unable to provide proof of any documentation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Boxes of gloves and towels stored in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cases of blue disposable towels still in restroom **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended**
25-18-4
64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink are **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed 18 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Unable to provide proof of any documentation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Boxes of gloves and towels stored in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cases of blue disposable towels still in restroom **Time Extended**
25-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker is not wearing a hair restraint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Pizza maker does not have beard restraint **Time Extended**
13-03-4
61
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 pizza sauce 6lb cans
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves above sink where clean dishes are stored.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hws next to 3cs blocked with strainer in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on right side of door
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Damage to wall next to 3 compartment sink, wall coming apart from seam.
36-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed operator **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Handwash sink leaking
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's Pizza #449 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #449 on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #449?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #449.
How does Papa John's Pizza #449 compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Papa John's Pizza #449 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Papa John's Pizza #449's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza #449 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza #449 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 #449 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #449 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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