Papa Johns Pizza

1886 W Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33770

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa Johns Pizza five times, with records going back to 2023. Papa Johns Pizza was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“No written procedures available for use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Largo restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**

03F-10-5

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation-making pizzas reviewed with person in charge

13-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near pizza oven **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mopsink

42-01-4

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 2 Pest strip used during operating hours. Educated employee of use with operational guidelines.

41-24-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sound condition. Cream Cheese is 74 degrees. Dated-marked 05-01-2023

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sound condition. Cream Cheese is 74 degrees. Dated-marked 05-01-2023

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb on side of building no backflow preventer.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line, dough felt, can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area and bathroom employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Holding cheese sticks on time with no written plan. Email written plan to manager **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in deli cooler soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bathroom door is damaged.

32-05-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on can rack has cut marks. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tomato sauce spilled on floor by storage and walk-in cooler area.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pepper tong handle in pepper. Employee removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza ovens interior soiled with debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler door in deli area gasket is damaged. Door is not completely closing.

14-36-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign by prep area. Provided signage to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza.

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

Papa Johns Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Johns Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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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