Papa John's Pizza
1098 Overcash Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698 · Permanent Food Service · License 6214072
What drove the grade
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-11
- Administrative complaint on Jul 10, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with soiled clothing.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
- First visitJul 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment is open and operating. Verified ownership, is serving TCS food to the public.
Administrative complaint
Basic5
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee beverage not speared from customer food in cooler in dry storage area. Operator disposed of beverage.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with soiled clothing.
Employee on pizza station has uniform soiled with flour
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelves of walk in cooler has rust pitted to surface.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Measured at0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Bottom of pizza oven soiled with debris,
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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.