Papa John's Pizza

2828 S Mccall Rd Ste 1, Englewood, FL 34224

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Englewood restaurants, the typical score is 78; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed no clean up for vomiting and diarrhea events or knowledge of. Observed paperwork sitting on desk after last inspection incomplete. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Manager Food Handlers Certification Expired on 04042018 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on cutting board that is attached to can rack by walk in cooler.

22-02-4

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. Observed no sign paperwork on employee reporting. Observed documentation, but nothing compleated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed scored marks on cutting board that is attached to can rack by walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed make tables with food debris and flour all over them. Operator had stated that it was slow today.

22-02-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed unknown purple substance in a bag with no label or box under chemical storage.

41-21-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open with out a self closer on it.

35B-03-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors edges by can storage soiled.

36-10-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by walk in cooler

36-36-4

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

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on walk in cooler with black mold like substance on it and food debris on gaskets on reach in cooler at make station

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system above pizza oven soiled with grease like substance and dust.

23-03-4

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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 Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” 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 Englewood?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 78.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around two violations 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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