Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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 handles used for cooked sausage and cooked ground beef not stored above the food on the make line. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
36-32-5
90
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical sprayer stored next to plastic bottles of soda in the storage area. The operator properly stored the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for onions not stored above the food in the reach in cooler on the make line. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handles used for cheese and tomatoes not stored above the food in the reach in cooler on the make line. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
61
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed string cheese held at time/temperature control for safety with no time mark. The operator placed a time on the string cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken self-closing device on the rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
78
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Rear exit of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
35B-04-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving used to store clean equipment above the three compartment sink.
14-17-4
86
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored over food containers on a gray shelf in dry storage. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on top of a container lid for chicken wings at the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a cracked floor tile near the front counter.
36-17-5
70
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of yellow onions stored on the floor. Operator properly stored the box of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door without a self-closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
86
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed eight rodent droppings under 2 liter soda area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese sticks cold holding at 54F on the counter in the front prep area. Operator placed the mozzarella in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to pizza boxes at the front counter. Operator properly stored the chemicals. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry next to mop sink. Operator properly stored the wet mop. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above hot water heater in dish area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils stored under paper towel dispenser near the handwashing sink in the dish area. Operator properly stored the clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food for the public in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on soda bottle shelving in the soda cooler in the lobby. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Observed 8 live roaches throughout back of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches throughout back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Observed 5 dead roaches throughout back of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed gaps in back door when closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
64
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored by single service boxes at front counter and by food products in kitchen. Operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above walk in cooler. Observed replacement tiles in back store room.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Observed replacement ceiling tiles in back storeroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food in walk in cooler not segregated from food for the public. Operator segregated the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed multiple bags of garbage surrounding the dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted.
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
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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 Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.
How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa John's 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 John's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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