Papa Johns Pizza

1451 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Papa Johns Pizza has been inspected four times since 2022. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Papa Johns Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Plantation average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed steak cold held at 50F in pizza station cooler. Per operator, item placed in unit 1.25 hours prior to the inspection. Steak over stock in container. Operator relocate over portion steak to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiring cloth buckets stored in hand wash sink at dishwashing area. Operator removed buckets from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in container with cheese. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup of can opener holster.

23-03-4

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach in cooler Observed one container of roast chicken wings marked 9/14/23 as the seventh day. Observed one container of boneless chicken wings marked 9/14/23 as the seventh day. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach in cooler Observed one container of roast chicken wings marked 9/14/23 as the seventh day. Observed one container of boneless chicken wings marked 9/14/23 as the seventh day.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Observed beef (42-47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (42-47F). Items were packed above fill line. Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Manager placed items into cooler to allow cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front prep counter. Observed employee cell phone. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (52°F - Cold Holding) In flip top pizza make table. Meatballs were stacked high above container fill line. Operator moved excess meatballs and moved them to reach-in cooler below. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ladder stored in front of hand-wash sink next to triple sink.

31A-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza.

How does Papa Johns Pizza compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Papa Johns Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Johns Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Johns 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 Johns Pizza inspected?

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

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