Papa John's Pizza

15977 Preserve Marketplace Blvd, Odessa, FL 33556

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The city-wide average for Odessa sits at 73, putting Papa John's Pizza on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pizza dough racks blocked hand sink in dish area, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed soft copy to operator

51-13-4

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On top of short speed rack for cans.

14-09-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); sweet sausage (47F - Cold Holding) In cooler over night. No temperatures taken today. Chicken was relocated to walk in. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Italian sausage 50F, sweet sausage 49F, cheese 52F, sausage top of cooler 47F, chicken 47F, steak 50F, chicken wings 49F, boneless chicken 50F. Operator states no temperatures were taken and food was in cooler overnight. Chicken wings were relocated to walk in cooler since they were stored in the walk in overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); sweet sausage (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Italian sausage 50F, sweet sausage 49F, cheese 52F, sausage top of cooler 47F, chicken 47F, steak 50F, boneless chicken 50F **Time Extended**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on cookline 74F. Operator states it has hit water, but it takes a long time. Tried 2 times to see if the water temperature would rise. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Operator is in the process of getting a booster for the hot water heater for the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**

27-16-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); sweet sausage (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); sweet sausage (47F - Cold Holding) In cooler over night. No temperatures taken today. Chicken was relocated to walk in. See stop sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on cookline 74F. Operator states it has hit water, but it takes a long time. Tried 2 times to see if the water temperature would rise. **Warning**

27-16-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Missing for 3 people.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 3 employees

53B-13-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touches cheese reach in prep cooler.

10-06-5

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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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 Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Odessa?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Odessa average of 73.

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 three 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 three times per year on average.

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