Papa John's

1315 West 49 Street, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334556

B
Grade B
Safety score 84 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 24, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic
    -16
  • Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitSep 24, 2026

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

    7 violations found:

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

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed string cheese (69°F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed food residue inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

      Repeat violation

      No soap provided at handwash sink.

      Observed next to 3 compartment sink.

    • 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.

    Basic3

    • 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 on chicken wings container at pizza assembly reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed soiled with food debris gasket on reach in cooler at pizza assembly area.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Observed by soda standing unit at front counter.

    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.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food out of temperature1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Manager certification and employee training1