Papa Johns Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
55
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Papa Johns Pizza stretching back to 2022. Papa Johns Pizza was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Homestead facility scores 70, putting Papa Johns Pizza on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed string cheese (46F - Cold Holding) on pizza assembly station, as per operator less than 30 minutes.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed string cheese not time marked at pizza assembly station, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator time marked item during inspection.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade by 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall across 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on pineapple container at pizza assembly station. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on shredded mozzarella cheese at pizza station, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed no training for all employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: Still observed. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of dough stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee replaced solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
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. **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 Lizeth Vilchez, manager certificate expired on 08/29/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container by pizza preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked chicken wings container across oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by pizza assembly area. **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
50
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
78
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza.
How does Papa Johns Pizza compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Papa Johns Pizza most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Papa Johns Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Johns Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa Johns Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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