PAPA JOHN'S #453
3080 17 ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 2 containers of ready to eat stringed cheeses marked as 10/19. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of ready to eat string cheese marked 10/19. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals stored on the back food prep table. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals not labeled throughout the restaurant. **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of chopped ham on the cook line. Operator removed ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in the dry storage area with its hinges hanging from the ceiling. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a employee drink on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the walk in cooler among store food. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with the handles touching food in containers of sliced bell peppers. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drinks in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:41 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.