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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

14959 TAMIAMI TRAIL · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3358947
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8378207
DBPR license6805439

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. . Observed twenty dented cans of Papa John's Fresh Packed Pizza Sauce # 10 cans. Operator segregated cans for truck credit and return.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning can opener properly and storing to dry **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed operator replacing soap in dispenser at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink by prep table. Only cold water

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back room ceiling tiles with cob webs on them

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple torn gaskets at make table across from oven

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a cryo-vac bag of sliced onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed product from floor and put away properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair or accumulation of debris. Observed through out back room ceiling light shields with debris in them

#5Basic25-17-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed pizza boxes standing up unfolded on floor by oven. Had operator remove them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.