Papa John's Pizza
16894 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757 · Permanent Food Service · License 4501944
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 intermediate, 6 basic (3 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 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.
8 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.
No quaternary strips.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic6
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler interior at pizza make station.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets at pizza make station.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Pizza boxes on the floor in dry storage. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall by chemical racks by 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Vent by pizza oven. Vents in dry storage area.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor under chemical rack by three compartment sink.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.