Papa John's Pizza
3801 University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217 · Permanent Food Service · License 2614493
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
Observed employee pull up pants, then handle food without hand wash. Person in charge addressed with employee.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Triple sink set up at 500+ppm turning strip blue, person in charge diluted to 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Manager on site unable to provide proof of CFM. Has been manager for 20 years.
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Hood filters missing above pizza oven.
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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.