Papa Johns Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
78
Score
Papa Johns Pizza appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Papa Johns Pizza squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: PIC Jacob DeLuca. No proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - Employee preparing pizzas with bracelets on . Reviewed with manager this requirement and the potential for cross contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
78
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top pizza boxes . Manager relocated spray bottle
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - Employee preparing pizzas with bracelets on . Reviewed with manager this requirement and the potential for cross contamination.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on shelf in walk in cooler .
12B-13-4
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza conveyor oven shows accumulation of debris underneath the conveyor in interior of pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor tiles broken in rear of establishment by the three compartment sink sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
82
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -employee washed hands at hand sink with no hot water (Faucet for hot water doesn't work at hand sink near exit door) Discussed proper hand washing procedures during time of inspection.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. -no not water at hand sink near exit door **Repeat Violation**
27-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station near can opener blade
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at dish drying rack
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. -scoop handle in mozzarella cheese at prep table
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -pizza oven has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -monitors above prep station have accumulation of dust -exterior of pizza oven has accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old labels stuck to plastic containers at dish drying rack
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at prep station **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - -Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at hand sink adjacent of exit door -cracked floor tile at three compartment sink
36-17-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Papa Johns Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Papa Johns Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Papa Johns Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Johns Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa Johns 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 Johns Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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