Papa John's Pizza #488

1070 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza #488 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Papa John's Pizza #488 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile damaged in back room by back door.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is open and operating. License provided is expired. License is current. Verified ownership. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cambro container broken on corner
14-38-4
78
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back storage/soda area
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2024. License is current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on prep cooler torn and hanging. Employee states part has been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind prep line is soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour mixture **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink
29-37-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents over soda storage black like substance Ceiling vent over dish pit accumulated dust
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and food debris on wires rack shelves
14-17-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza #488 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #488 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #488?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #488.

How does Papa John's Pizza #488 compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Papa John's Pizza #488 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Papa John's Pizza #488's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza #488 have averaged around two 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 #488 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 #488 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #488 is inspected roughly once per year on average.