Papa John's Pizza 5247

3233 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Papa John's Pizza 5247 has three inspections in the public record. On Jul 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. -Employee used cellphone then started preparing a customers ready to eat order without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee. Employee then washed hand. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No sink and surface chemical test kit provided when using sink and surface sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -Triple Sink (unable test sink and surface); Sanitizer Bucket (unable test sink and surface)
16-37-1
Intermediate - Sink and surface chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no sink and surface chemical test kit strips.
16-33-4
Basic - In-use utensil in temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Pizza prep line; handles touch cooked chicken, cheese, diced ham. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Jan 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza 5247 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza 5247 on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Papa John's Pizza 5247 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Papa John's Pizza 5247 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Papa John's Pizza 5247's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza 5247 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza 5247 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 5247 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza 5247 is inspected around two times per year on average.