Papa John's Pizza #1122

4220 NW 16 Blvd Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605 · Permanent Food Service · License 1102689

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Grade A
Safety score 91 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Basic, repeat · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection
    7 basic (2 repeats)
    -9
  • Safety score91

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitOct 1, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic7

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

      Observed : the scoop handles for olives, dough and jalapeños are touching product.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Observed : open Pepsi on the hot bag prep counter.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Observed : the back/side door has multiple bolt holes from past locking/latching mechanisms.

      Repeat violation

      Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Observed : the front door does not completely self close.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

      Observed : cove base missing at the start of the ovens, and by the hot bag table.

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed : ceiling tiles compromised at these locations: back box storage, back store room.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Observed : the wet mop is piled in the mop sink.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Premises and cleaning equipment1