Papa Johns Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
74
Score
Papa Johns Pizza, located at 2537 NW 54th St in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on July 25, 2025, with a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, including repeat issues with cutting boards in poor condition and equipment in disrepair. An employee was observed without a hair restraint during food preparation, which was corrected on-site.
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Coached operator on proper methods of hair restraints. Employee placed hair restraint onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers by prep line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor in between cook line and prep line.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop sink. Operator hung mops to dry onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks at prep table by 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers by prep line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed pizza oven with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on walk in cooler and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the oven soiled. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager hung up the mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee restroom. The manager put soap in the restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed mozzarella cheese sticks being held with time. Written procedure was provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the reach in cooler across from the oven. The manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs on chicken wings at the cook line.The manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
70
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jul 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on fly tape near back exit door. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at pizza preparation area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed knife at preparation sink missing handle. **Warning**
14-11-5
74
Dec 29, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of pizza sauce dented **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection observed one can of pizza sauce and two cans of pineapples dented **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were left out at room temperature for lunch rush approximately one hour prior to inspection, Operator placed items in cooler to cool down items sausage (43F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (43F - Cold Holding); ham (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cooling); cut spinach (46F - Cooling); cream cheese (50F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection observed cut tomatoes 48F cold holding, cream cheese 55F cold holding, commercially cooked chicken 48F cold holding. As per manager items were left with lid open on reach in preparation cooler for approximately one hour. Operator closed lid to cool down food items. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. O **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection observed water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles with no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles with no label **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep station diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); as per operator this item has been out for approximately one hour beef (63F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (63F - Cold Holding) as per operator these items were sitting out for approximately one hour operator returned item to reach in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection observed chicken tenders (50F Cold holding), and bbq chicken wings (50F cold holding) as per operator items were out for approximately 2 hours operator moved items to walk in cooler for rapid chill **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of pizza sauce dented **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of pizza sauce dented **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
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. Observed employees Julia,and Michelle who have been employed for more than 2 months with no food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection 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 employees Julia,and Michelle who have been employed for more than 2 months with no food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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