Papa John's Pizza

9036 Progress Blvd, Riverview, FL 33578

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza five times, with records going back to 2022. Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up three times.

Among Riverview restaurants, the typical score is 69; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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

35B-01-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with pizza boxes.

21-44-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food boxes on floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No reporting agreements provided at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**

24-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

10-06-5

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom handwash sink temped 84 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.

27-16-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass. **Repeat Violation**

33-23-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler and walk in cooler above sausages.

12B-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 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.

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 six violations per visit across the recent 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 around two times per year on average.

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