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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #2827

2617 HWY 44 W · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34453

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495956
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8868362
DBPR license1901136

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans 6lbs pizza sauce **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron no handwashing then began working dough. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies by prep pizza line. 1 dead fly on back prep table. 14 live flies in back kitchen **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 100 dead ants by back door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand washing sink by the main pizza prep line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under soda storage racks 2 dead roaches on floor in employee break room /storage area **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in walk in cooler next to customer food. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-60-5

Basic – Exit back door in disrepair. Does not close. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed for manager. Manager posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Employee Closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket by drive thru window water heavily soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.