Papa Johns Pizza

1630 Lake Trafford Rd Unit 1, Immokalee, FL 34142

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa Johns Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top”, showing up two times.

Papa Johns Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Immokalee restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Observed no CFM FOR the Location. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Observed no covered receptacle in restroom **Time Extended**

32-12-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Observed dumpster lid open **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed gasket on walk in cooler door torn. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 1/2 of a sixth pan with tomatoes with white mold on them. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

01B-07-4

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. Emailed Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard. **Warning**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handle in contact with cooked chicken wings in the reach in refrigeration unit near the oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of sust like substance on the walk in cooler fan guards. **Warning**

23-03-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic tong handles in contact with chicken nuggets and chicken wings in reach in cooler.

10-06-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler door soiled with food debris. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism on rear door broken, unable to self close. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler door torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza.

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

Papa Johns Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Immokalee average of 83.

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

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