Papa John's Pizza

2696 Sr 21, Middleburg, FL 32068

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Papa John's Pizza's latest score is in line with the Middleburg average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect by pizza oven. One live flying insect at mop sink.

35A-02-6

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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at table near mop sink has dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge spoke with district manager via phone during inspection. Per person in charge, there is no certified food manager for the establishment. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Cheyenne J, hired in April.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for Cheyenne J. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in rack at hand wash sink by oven. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report unavailable. **Repeat Violation**

51-18-6

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stacks of pizza boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.

25-05-4

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking/eating/drinking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Plate of half-eaten food and employee beverage on front prep table.

12B-06-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven has food and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back table has food debris.

22-02-4

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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with manager.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at handwash sink by oven. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available. Posted license expired June 1, 2023.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Multiple handles of scoops for products in reach in cooler on make line have handle in product. Manager moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven with debris build up.

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager could not locate copy of last inspection.

51-18-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above front counter and at pizza oven are soiled. Wall at handwash sink by reach in cooler is soiled. Wall in front of vent at front counter is dusty.

36-34-5

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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 Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 Middleburg?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Middleburg average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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