Papa Johns Pizza 5364

4420 S Hwy 27 Ste 4, Clermont, FL 34714 · Permanent Food Service · License 4509071

F
Grade F
Safety score 43 of 100

Latest visit, Sep 18, 2026: 0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic violation.

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection
    1 high priority (half: fixed at a follow-up on Sep 17), 4 intermediate, 6 basic
    -22
  • Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
    1 high priority (half: fixed at a follow-up on Sep 18), 6 basic
    -10
  • Emergency closure on Jul 15, since fixed
    Reduced from 35 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -15
  • Emergency closure in the last 90 days
    Ordered closed on Jul 16
    -10
  • Safety score43

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 5 visits

Routine inspection · Sep 17, 2026

Follow-up visit · Sep 18, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

  • Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Basic: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
First visit · Sep 17, 2026 Warning issued

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

  • Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Basic: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven soiled in middle of establishment
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor drains by three compartment sink
  • Clean equipment storage and air drying
    • Basic: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Insects, rodents, pests and animals
    • Basic: Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead , stuck on sticky trap in water heater storage area
    • High priority: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 dropping in water heater storage area
  • Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation
    • Basic: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler , Underneath hot water heater in back door
  • Premises and cleaning equipment
    • Basic: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink

Routine inspection · Jul 15, 2026

Follow-up visit · Sep 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

Follow-up visit · Jul 16, 2026 Closure extended

The problems weren't fixed yet. The business stays closed while the owner is given more time.

  • Manager certification and employee training
    • Intermediate: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Extension for training
First visit · Jul 15, 2026 Emergency closure

Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.

  • In-use utensils properly stored
    • Basic: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -multiple containers on pizza make line
  • Employee health
    • Intermediate: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -operator posted
  • Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Intermediate: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -roller grates on pizza oven
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Basic: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in drawers on make line and cooler on front lines -rack for canned goods has residue buildup -exterior of dust pan has residue buildup -shelf and storage bin on front prep table
  • Handwash sinks and supplies
    • Intermediate: No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink, operator replaced
  • Insects, rodents, pests and animals
    • High priority: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -20 found in hot water heater closet
    • Basic: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -2 dead roaches in control device in hot water closet -1 dead mouse in trap in hot water heater closet
    • Basic: Insect control device stored over soda bottles on rack.
  • Current license displayed
    • Basic: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Other sanitary and safe operation
    • Basic: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator posted
  • Manager certification and employee training
    • Intermediate: 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.