Papa John's Pizza #478

2080 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 · Permanent Food Service · License 1617178

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Grade A
Safety score 92 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -8
  • Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitOct 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.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Employee left cook line to remove wristwatch, returned to cook line and continued to knead pizza dough without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic4

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Employee wearing wristwatch whilst kneading pizza dough in kitchen. Employee removed wristwatch.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      No handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      Emailed poster to operator.

    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.

Most cited

Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Current license displayed1
Other sanitary and safe operation1