Papa John's Pizza # 544

98 Eglin Parkway Ne Unit 8, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza # 544 seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Fort Walton Beach average 96, so Papa John's Pizza # 544 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Upon callback Staff in process of obtaining CFM Prior CFM no longer employed **Time Extended**

53A-07-6

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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: One employee states she has been at establishment for approximately four months. She remembers getting a booklet for training but doesn't know what program. She states she turned it in and doesn't know where it is. All other employees have been employed less than 60 days. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: Establishment's license is current but is not on display. Shift leader found an old one that was used for verification of correct establishment.

50-09-4

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan screen in walk in cooler.

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza # 544 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza # 544 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza # 544?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza # 544.

How does Papa John's Pizza # 544 compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Papa John's Pizza # 544 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Papa John's Pizza # 544's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza # 544 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza # 544 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 # 544 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza # 544 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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