Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among St. Johns restaurants, the typical score is 69; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sticks (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled containers in top section of pizza make line cooler, per manager lid was consistently open for maybe 1 hour, lid closed and top portion of food put in different containers and moved to bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under racks in back storage area. Build up of debris under tables in corner of office area.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station by pizza make line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pepperoncini by pizza oven, not in use.
08B-12-5
74
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); string cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of reach in cooler pizza make station, per employee doors where consistently open for about 1.5 hours prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Manager wearing fake nails refilling food items in reach in cooler pizza make table without wearing gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee draining can of pineapples in hand wash sink next to pizza make table.
31A-11-4
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/ Manager on duty unable to locate their certifications or any other manager's certifications during inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager on site all of the food handler certifications that are available are for employees that no longer work at establishment and they do have employees that have been hired over 60 days ago, but do not have any certifications for them. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's backpack and coat sitting on top of pizza boxes by pizza oven, items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection no proof of certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven tracks have build up of food residue. Can opener on prep table has build up of debris above the blade. Lids of the flip top reach in cooler have build up of adhesive residue on the interior of the cooler side. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler two uncovered dessert cookie tins.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head inside of the mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour on the bottom shelf of the prep line missing product labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents over cook line have build up of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
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 shredded cheese not stored above the shredded cheese.
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Flip top reach in cooler doors in poor condition, separating when door is opened. Cooler door closest to the hand wash sink has exposed insulation when opened.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler door closest to prep table has build up of flour in the door gasket. Pizza tray stacked mounted to wall by hand wash sink has build up of food debris. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage bottle in the walk in cooler over case of bacon bits.
12B-13-4
52
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.
How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?
Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Johns 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 four 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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