Papa John's Pizza

4220 Nw 16 Blvd Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Papa John's Pizza has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Papa John's Pizza's 43 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior pizza ovens under conveyer belts.

22-02-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken on wall by Handwash sink on cooks line also behind pizza oven the cove molding is separating from wall. Ceiling tile missing inside storage room.

36-03-4

Basic - Container drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located above Three compartment sink.

14-33-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent located in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers and lids.

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza charts taped inside reach in cooler lids are torn/soiled. Soda crates in back area used to keep items off of floor the crates are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on bottom shelf in side storage room, no spray nozzle attached with clear liquid inside no label.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to Three compartment sink blocked by broom handles.

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1 package of unfolded pizza boxes leaned against floor in side storage room. Unfolded pizza boxes outside of original plastic faced upwards on shelf at the back of the store.

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In side storage room.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on shelf above pepperonis boxes in walk in cooler. Beverage on prep table. Operator moved beverages. Employee snacks next to pre folded pizza boxes in side storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on can opener/can storage cart with deep cut marks. Flour bulk bin in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep table and bottom shelf soiled where pizzas are cut and boxes. Hood filters above pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 29, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

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 Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Gainesville?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Papa John's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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