Papa John's Pizza Store 4945

9440 W Commercial Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624452

D
Grade D
Safety score 66 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 24, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insectsHigh priority · not yet fixed · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic
    -14
  • Complaint after follow-up on Sep 24
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still 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.

      Not complied

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employees training available.

    Basic2

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.

      Observed scoop with handle stored in container with cheese.

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

      At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 23, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects

      -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at pizza station.

    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.

      No proof of employees health responsibility available at this time.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employees training available at this time.

    Basic2

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.

      Observed scoops with handles stored in sausage and beef containers.

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

      At hand washing sink at dishwashing area.

    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

In-use utensils properly stored2
Employee health2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Manager certification and employee training2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1