Papa John's Pizza # 763
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Papa John's Pizza # 763, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Papa John's Pizza # 763's latest score of 50 falls below the Titusville average of 68. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects in three compartment sink area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employees sign **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On three compartment sink rack. Operator flipped all containers to dry **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensil handles touching food across many containers on make table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First reading 0 ppm. Second reading 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder substance in container without label. Operator labeled "Dustinator flour" **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in back prep table area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees Kayla, Katelyn and nick not informed of responsibilities. Operator had all employees sign agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in back prep table area.
22-02-4
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. Operator has no proof of training for employees currently working but has training books to get everything in compliance. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator document. operator printed and posted during inspection on wall near prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in back room near walk in cooler. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of orange equipment cleaner stored on food prep counter. On arrival observed employee on ladder near food prep tables painting the ceiling grids, no protection under painting areas on the pizza prep station, corrected action taken by splitting clean trash bag and using as drop cloth over food storage areas **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lacey in position of manager over 60 days without having food manager certified
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. B. Summerhill employed over 60 days, no food safety training completed.
53B-13-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back room multiple holes on the walls where beverage storage. Hole in wall on office and wall buckling in back room area.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Discarded equipment and trash on ground around dumpster area.
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Tile grout thru location heavy soiled and low in multiple areas.
36-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Container of unwashed mushrooms stored over bagged ready to eat food items in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Unpleasant Odorous / fumes in back area by 3 compartment sink. Grease trap in area may need pumped/cleaned
36-64-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top plastic wrapped pizza boxes.
12B-07-4
52
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener plate attached to prep cart. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened gallon water stored in walk in cooler on top of case mozzarella cheese, corrected - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets broken on pizza prep station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near hand wash sink on pizza station hand wash sink, front register counter area missing cove molding. Interior of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under prep table front dough prep station, broken floor tiles - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled , old food on broken gaskets - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.under 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa John's Pizza # 763 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza # 763 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza # 763?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza # 763.
How does Papa John's Pizza # 763 compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Papa John's Pizza # 763 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Papa John's Pizza # 763's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza # 763 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa John's Pizza # 763 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Papa John's Pizza # 763 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza # 763 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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