PAPA JOE'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6244 SPRING LAKE HWY · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 346017907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink in server station near soda fountain. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic guard inside ice machine has mold like growth **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Broken/missing dumpster lid.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cups on table above clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 150 seats, establishment currently has 175 seats.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles on cooks line not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4Basic – Worn floors in walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:33 AM.
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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.