Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
67
Score
Papa John's Pizza has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “live” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Lake City restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in ware-washing area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter at mop sink. Manager removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in back area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door damaged, exposing insulation. Cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile damaged under pizza oven and at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Copper line leaking under/within building slab. Building owner and leak detection company on site. Water was turned off at time of inspectors arrival. Business was open to the public. Owner has contacted plumbing company to stop leak and run new piping. Owner stated that water supply could be turned on until piping work starts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: No change. Business is using potable water for hand-washing. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Copper line leaking under/within building slab. Building owner and leak detection company on site. Water was turned off at time of inspectors arrival yet there was standing water on the floor throughout the building. Business is open to the public. Non-seating, takeout only. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Water off, floor dry. **Admin Complaint**
29-03-4
82
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Copper line leaking under/within building slab. Building owner and leak detection company on site. Water was turned off at time of inspectors arrival. Business was open to the public. Owner has contacted plumbing company to stop leak and run new piping. Owner stated that water supply could be turned on until piping work starts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Live fly observed in food prep area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal speaker on food prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile damaged under pizza oven. Also at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cove/tile/wall damage under back hand wash sink. Hole in wall near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Copper line leaking under/within building slab. Building owner and leak detection company on site. Water was turned off at time of inspectors arrival yet there was standing water on the floor throughout the building. Business is open to the public. Non-seating, takeout only. **Admin Complaint**
29-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk-in cooler door damaged, exposing insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
45
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At oven entrance. At three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza dough on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk-in cooler door with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven hood soiled with grease buildup. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
64
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 Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.
How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Papa John's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa John's 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 John's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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