Papa John's Pizza Store 4945

9440 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Sunrise sits at 78, putting Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) pizza expo: cooked chicken 42-53F. Observed in unit stored above rim line. Food in unit less than 4hrs. Operator removed food out of temperature and placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. 2) Pepsi cooler: wings 6OF, boneless wings 63F. Per manager, less than 2 hrs. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pizza expo: measuring cup handle touching mushrooms, sausages. Explained proper storage. **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in Pepsi cooler in kitchen.

05-09-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Observed Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

12A-16-4

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

12A-17-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with mold like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Observed Single-service articles to go containers located at shelf directly in front of oven not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers..

25-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone on prep table located directly in front of pizza oven.

40-06-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in coolers with food debris and employee reach in cooler gasket with mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Observed Employee at pizza station with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container handle directly touching cooked sausage,ham,bacon,cheese and beef. Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza Store 4945?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza Store 4945.

How does Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Papa John's Pizza Store 4945's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 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 Store 4945 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza Store 4945 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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