Papa J's
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Papa J's stretching back to 2022. Papa J's was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Inverness restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in front counter area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in prep area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Meat loaf date marked at 8/9 15 portions in reach in cooler
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meat loaf date marked at 8/9 15 portions in reach in cooler
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature 48F in three door reach in cooler kitchen cook line. Operator took temperature all below 41F at 6:30am. We took at 10 am and operator remove all food to freezer to chill. egg wash (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); can mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); sausage links (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Temperature recheck- Sausage 40F;Diced tomatoes 38F;Diced ham 42F; Corned beef hash 35F;Egg wash 40F;Sliced cheese 37F; Shredded cheese 42F; Sausage links 35F; Steak 41F; canned mushrooms 37F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed dish in hand wash sink in front counter area
31A-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering biscuits in cook line area
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on top of prep table. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meat thawing without running water in sink. Operator turn on running cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemical spray bottles in kitchen
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damaged acoustic ceiling tiles in server/front counter area
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
24-08-4
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 10lbs grits stop sale 117F cooked at 5:30 am see stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No food cooling **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Spoke with manager about cover on waste receptacle. He will replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table in kitchen. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 10lbs grits stop sale 117F cooked at 5:30 am see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Resliance apple sauce can, manager disposed of can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Manger set up sanitizer in 3CS. 50 ppm when tested. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies dining room Manager was able to kill 5 flies and sanitize the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2hours. 10lbs grits stop sale 117F cooked at 5:30 am, see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Milk at 47F reach in by wait station. Manager moved to freezer to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee residue in sink and chemical bottle in handwashing sink on cook line. Manager moved. Handwashing sink blocked by mop bucket located in prep area. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards wait station cooler soiled. Spoke with manager regarding keeping fan guards clean. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Spoke with manager about cover on waste receptacle. He will replace. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table in kitchen. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on counter in wait station area. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Newspaper under cutting board on prep table as well as knife laying on newspaper. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
29
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Operator has not marked eggs Benedict on the menu as having an undercooked animal product in it **Admin Complaint**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. All equipment has been removed from market area and changed into an additional seating area. ADA unisex bathroom in prep area has been turned into a storage room. Ice machine has moved from the corner near the dish machine machine to the wall directly to the right next to the kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: No plans have been submitted per the operator **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 76 seats inside **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee preparing eggs cracked egg, touched clean plate without hand wash. Discussed with operator who discussed with employee.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw country fried steak stored over breaded okra in reach in freezer. Raw sausage over corned beef hash in reach in cooler Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili and loaded potato soup in steam table at front counter. Operator moved to stove to rapidly heat. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Interior of microwave in cook line area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumped ice into hand wash sink at front counter
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottles at front counter
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 49 seats, 76 inside
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 49 seats, 76 inside
51-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by steam tables
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to toaster. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
30
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa J's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa J's on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa J's?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa J's.
How does Papa J's compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Papa J's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Inverness average of 83.
Has Papa J's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa J's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa J's 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 J's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa J's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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