Papa John's Pizza #482
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
58
Score
Papa John's Pizza #482 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using quaternary sanitizer but only has chlorine test strips.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container with no label in front of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Open trash can in restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on pizza boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working with food preparation no beard guards. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn,
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mopinverted by manager **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back storage room damaged and repaired with duct tape
36-32-5
82
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Provided manager with vomit and diarrhea written **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of hand sink in sanitizer area used as a dump sink. Manager cleaned out sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Basic - Hood filters with accumulated dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on walk-in cooler and third door on reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 3 Dented cans of pizza sauce at 6 pounds 11 ounces each
01B-01-4
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
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Torn gaskets on last door of pizza make station under the meats and walk-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust, hood filters
23-03-4
55
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic pans not inverted. Triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom. Must have lid on trash can for feminine products **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's Pizza #482 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #482 on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #482?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #482.
How does Papa John's Pizza #482 compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Papa John's Pizza #482 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Papa John's Pizza #482's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza #482 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza #482 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Papa John's Pizza #482 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #482 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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