Papa John's Pizza

4317 Us Hwy 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Among Fleming Island restaurants, the typical score is 76; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager unable to provide manager food handler proof of training at time of inspection. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates have expired on 9/1/2024 or 10/1/2024. Establishment has expiration date incorrectly noted for five years. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster has heavy rust along bottom sides with holes present.

33-12-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler near front counter has black mold-like substance on interior door and interior bottom shelf.

22-16-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per operator, cut tomatoes have been in the cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F. Per operator, cut tomatoes have been in the cooler overnight.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Whole peppers at prep table stored uncovered. Operator added lid. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of sauce dented on speed rack next to prep table.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty sanitizer bucket in handwash sink by mop sink. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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 written plan available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator for reference.

11-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed several scoops with handles touching product. Operator moved all to proper storage with handles up. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed two cans of sauce dented on speed rack next to prep table. Operator segregated both cans. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-20-4

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 Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fleming Island average of 76.

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 two 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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