Papa John's Pizza #482
4706 NE Babcock St, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Permanent Food Service · License 1504518
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection2 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Sent operator copy. Warning Warning
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
For quaternary
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee drinks in walk in cooler Educated operator
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gasket pizza make table
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Back door
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Earlier inspections 1
B86Routine inspection7 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 30, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Use Quaternary only have strips for chlorine
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Educated walk in cooler
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee beverages walk in cooler
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gasket pizza make table
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Repeat violation
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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.