Papa John's Pizza

14959 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Papa John's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

“Water with a temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among North Port restaurants, the typical score is 78; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop head inside mop sink, not hung up to dry. Observed operator hanging mop head up properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed rice stored on drying rack, 2 cambros with old label residue on them.
16-46-4
90
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. . Observed twenty dented cans of Papa John's Fresh Packed Pizza Sauce # 10 cans. Operator segregated cans for truck credit and return.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning can opener properly and storing to dry **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink by prep table. Only cold water
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed operator replacing soap in dispenser at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back room ceiling tiles with cob webs on them
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple torn gaskets at make table across from oven
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a cryo-vac bag of sliced onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed product from floor and put away properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair or accumulation of debris. Observed through out back room ceiling light shields with debris in them
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed pizza boxes standing up unfolded on floor by oven. Had operator remove them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
50
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles near table where delivery bags are stored. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water at 72F at hand wash sink near pizza prep line. Observed hot running water at all other sinks. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification expired as of 03/20/2022. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood vents as soiled above pizza oven. **Warning**
36-68-5
70

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 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” 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 North Port?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Port average of 78.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent 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.