Papa John's Pizza

5034 N Us 41 #4730, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Apollo Beach restaurant scores 67. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm quat, manager remade tested 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut tomatoes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**

10-06-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**

02D-01-5

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of pizza sauce on can rack. **Warning**

01B-01-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish working with dough. **Warning**

13-06-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut tomatoes. **Warning**

10-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

11-26-1

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. Operator provided 4 employee training certificates.

53B-13-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper cups and plates not inverted next to pizza boxes.

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of dustinator not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.

24-08-4

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Apollo Beach average of 67.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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