Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Papa John's Pizza on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled cutting board at can storage rack in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is marked beyond the required time of disposal Pizza sauce expired 7/27/25 on counter . Manager discarded See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 10 hour limit. Pizza sauce See stop sale. Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-03-5
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( Glass door cooler ) with food to be served to customers in back kitchen areas . Manager placed employee drinks inside designated containers **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food ( tray of dough and brownie ) not covered in walk in cooler . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled cutting board at can storage rack in back kitchen
23-03-4
58
Dec 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris - soiled can opener on can prep table in back kitchen . Manager placed can opener to triple sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Manager laced paper towels at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
13-02-4
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in back and front kitchen areas - walls soiled with dust accumulation near pizza oven at order station Reviewed with manager
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. - Keypad at make line soiled . Employee cleaned key pad - shelves soiled in pizza prep area . Reviewed with manager
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength - 0 ppm quaternary in front line area . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel, scrub pad inside hand wash sink in dish washing area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for hand washing only - manager removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area - manager placed soap in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
74
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Educated employee and emailed relevant materials on the big six food borne illnesses and symptoms. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and behind can opener blade shows accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located in kitchen behind the pizza oven used for other purposes , interior of sink had food debris inside it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, and vents in kitchen between the main cook line and pizza oven shows accumulation of debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on interior ceiling of the stand up, two clear door cooler in rear of establishment to the left of the pizza boxes shows ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven shows excessive accumulation of debris underneath the conveyor surface.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bottom of mop sink. Employee hung the mop up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
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 Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” 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 Clearwater?
Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Papa John's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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