Papa Johns Pizza

3428 Us Hwy 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa Johns Pizza four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The city-wide average for Ellenton sits at 78, putting Papa Johns Pizza on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Observed some employees with no plan in place.

11-26-1

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinks in plastic bottles.

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack on top of open bundle of pizza boxes. Manager moved backpack.

40-06-5

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exterior kitchen door.

35B-01-4

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current posted license expired.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in it. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector will email.

51-13-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on top shelf of can rack.

24-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Papa Johns Pizza compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

Papa Johns Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Johns Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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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