Papa John's Pizza

411 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Permanent Food Service · License 6213941

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Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf above mop sink .Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -5
  • Safety score95

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitJul 21, 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.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf above mop sink .

      Manager labeled spray bottle

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers.

      Manager placed beverage in employee storage area

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      0 ppm quaternary . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.

      Manager closed dumpster lid

      Fixed on the spot

    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

Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Garbage and refuse1
Chemicals and toxic substances1