Papa John's Pizza #561

640 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 · Permanent Food Service · License 6023167

D
Grade D
Safety score 68 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.Intermediate, repeat · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection
    3 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic
    -12
  • Complaint after follow-up on Sep 9
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by central prep sink.

      Observed at time of callback.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      No proof of training provided at time of callback.

    Basic1

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      Observed at time of callback.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 9, 2026

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

    5 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by central prep 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. Manager on duty unable to provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

      Repeat violation

    Basic2

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

      Near mop sink and bathroom areas.

    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.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies2
Restrooms2
Manager certification and employee training2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1