Papa John's Pizza

715 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Papa John's Pizza's latest score is in line with the Atlantic Beach average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect near mixer in back area.

35A-02-7

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on prep table near mixer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit. Manager stated she has test kit on order. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector provided copy of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight food Allergens. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-16-4

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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects in pizza station near handwash sink

35A-02-6

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. No proof of training for some food employees. Manager stated they are working to get everyone trained and certified.

53B-13-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two cases of paper plates stored on floor under registers

25-05-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

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 Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlantic Beach average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza 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 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 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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