Papa John's Pizza Store 1869

11933 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33323

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 has six inspections in the public record. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

By comparison, the average Plantation facility scores 77, putting Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 29, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Observed meat balls (41-47F - Cold Holding); Sausage (41-47F - Cold Holding); steak (41-46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were placed in the cooler approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Manager placed items into walk in cooler to allow rapid cooling. Second temp; meat balls (43F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); steak (43F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or packaged today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; 2 small live flying insects flying around pizza packaging storage area. 5 small live flying insects landing on notice board in pizza packaging storage area. 2 small flying insects landing on single service items packaging in triple sink area. 2 small flying insects flying around triple sink area.

35A-02-6

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Pizza packaging storage area. Observed 1 dead flying insect on pizza box in pizza packaging storage area. **Warning**

35A-06-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink at packaging table by cook line. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Reach in cooler Observed equipment handle not stored above Canadian bacon strips. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line hand wash sink. **Warning**

36-27-5

Aug 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Papa John's Pizza Store 1869's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 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 Store 1869 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza Store 1869 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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