Papa John's Pizza #375
4224 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5103818
What drove the grade
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed their quaternary triple sink at 50ppm. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 3 out of 20 certificates for their staff
Basic1
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 their scoop handles buried in product in the pizza line. Operator removed some of them.
Fixed on the spot
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.