Papa John's Pizza

3438 East Lake Rd Ste 9-10, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Palm Harbor sits at 74, putting Papa John's Pizza on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles of scoops not above food, discussed the need to store scoops with handles above food **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hat 2x without hand wash before returning to prep

12A-28-4

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.

11-27-4

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.

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.

53B-13-5

Feb 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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 Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

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 one violation 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.

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