Papa John's Pizza #497
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
64
Score
Papa John's Pizza #497 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Papa John's Pizza #497 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee wiped hand on pants then continued to build pizza without washing hands.
12A-28-4
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/ Five employees working with no certified food manager on site. Manager arrived during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table next to desserts by make table. Moved to office during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food/drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two employee drinks (water and sports drink) on shelf over pan of tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several male employees with beards in kitchen area.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over oven soiled with dust and grease.
23-03-4
64
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One male certificate expired M. Stoddard (08/23/2024) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Male manager on-site enrolled with a due date 12/05/25 (ServSafe). **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification. Male manager on site with Registered Proctor certification only. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Male manager on-site enrolled with a due date 12/05/25 (ServSafe). **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, Alfredo sauce 52F at 2:45, employee moved from cooler at 10:30. Manager discard the sauce.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Got quaternary ammonium.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One male certificate expired M. Stoddard (08/23/2024) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification. Male manager on site with Registered Proctor certification only. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the cook line, no sign, manager posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two male manager with expired certifications.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one male employee
53B-02-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Orange spatula cracked and chipped, Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above triple sink soiled, also with rust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dry storage area, 2oz cups not protected and inverted, Employee placed a lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids and some containers stored above triple sink with cracks.
14-38-4
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's Pizza #497 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #497 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza #497?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza #497.
How does Papa John's Pizza #497 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Papa John's Pizza #497 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Papa John's Pizza #497's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza #497 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza #497 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 #497 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #497 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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