Papa Johns

1956 S Fderal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa Johns five times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food identified”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Stuart restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken wings(51F- cold holding) ; string cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in stainless each in cooler at pizza prep counter. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken wings(51F- cold holding) ; string cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in stainless each in cooler at pizza prep counter. Per operator, in unit for more than 4 hours. items not prepared or portioned today- See stop sale.

03A-02-5

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 open container of pizza sauce on prep counter at 71F. Per operator, pizza sauce opened at approximately 10:15. Operator time marked properly. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Dusty radio over single use to go plates on to-go prep counter. Operator removed.

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple areas in kitchen covered with dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic food containers stored on floor in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 Open container of Pizza sauce on counter by pizza preparation cooler, no time mark. Per operator, pizza sauce opened approximately 2 hours ago. Advised operator to place time stamp.

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing single ear bud and 2 nose rings while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed earbud. Advised employee to remove nose rings.

13-07-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/frontline/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored pizza boxes properly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns.

How does Papa Johns compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Papa Johns most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Papa Johns' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Johns have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Johns 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 Johns inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns is inspected around two times per year on average.

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