Papa John's Pizza #971

1543 S Parsons Ave Ste 710, Seffner, FL 335844501

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Papa John's Pizza #971, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Seffner restaurant scores 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in 1/6, 1/9, and 1/3 pans on shelf above three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Plastic pans wet nesting. Operator separated to dry. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager manually will make sanitizer and call for service **Warning**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black debris **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm **Warning**

21-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in 1/6, 1/9, and 1/3 pans on shelf above three compartment sink **Warning**

24-08-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce

01B-01-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken inside of walk in cooler.

36-03-4

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed 5 dented cans of pizza sauce on rack. Manager segregated cans

08B-20-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee soda on counter. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked lids on make table. Cracked metal cheese catcher

14-11-5

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Feb 17, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and handed to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in sausage container on pizza flip top unit.

10-06-5

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza #971 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza #971 on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Papa John's Pizza #971 compare to other restaurants in Seffner?

Papa John's Pizza #971 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Seffner average of 84.

Has Papa John's Pizza #971's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza #971 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza #971 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 #971 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza #971 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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