Papa John's Pizza

12429 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Papa John's Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Papa John's Pizza's latest score of 70 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food prep without restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles at exit door at back of kitchen.

36-17-5

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

25-05-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with black substance around triple sink.

36-27-5

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of pizza sauce dented

01B-01-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on the floor **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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 Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

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

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Papa John's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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