Papa John's Pizza

1098 Overcash Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Papa John's Pizza has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Dunedin restaurants, the typical score is 74; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Khaled S. Expired last September

53A-01-7

Jan 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil handles touching food in prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on employees, no beard guard on one employee

13-03-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of sanitizer stored on prep table. Operator removed sanitizer bucket from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of Pizza Sauce

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and grease. Conveyor of pizza oven.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Multiple scoop handles touching food in prep table. Scoop handles were removed from food. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in glass front reach in near the front of the restaurant.

12B-13-4

Mar 16, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dishwashing area - reviewed with person in charge proper hand washing - manager turned hot water on at hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near pizza make station **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Food ( plastic bottles of soda ) stored on floor in storage area

08B-38-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface . Taped handles to top doors of pizza make reach in cooler

14-71-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Jul 28, 2022

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table. Operator removed sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned on.

27-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand was sink in rear of the kitchen leaking.

29-11-4

Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket and leaning mop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees no hat or hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **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. Scoops touching cheese, ham and sausage. Discussed the importance of keeping handles above food **Warning**

10-06-5

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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 Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” 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 Dunedin?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around one violation 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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