Papa John's Pizza

5105 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Marathon restaurant scene, where the average is 67, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: at callback inspection only 1 employee Darrin Norman has food handler training. No other employees have taken the food handler training . **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door

29-34-4

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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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 - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Dish area Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

27-19-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dish area

27-16-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Corrected On-Site**

36-36-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees @ Dish area

31B-04-4

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 Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” 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 Marathon?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's 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 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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