Papa John's Pizza 1218
39028 US Hwy 19 N Unit 8, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217178
What drove the grade
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Employee washed hands for 5 seconds.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Quaternary sanitizer measured over 500ppm. Operator remade to 150ppm
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Handwash sink used to store wet wiping cloth near kitchen entrance.
Basic5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on containers in ware washing area
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloth stored in hand sink.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of pizza oven soiled with debris
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No covered waste basket in unisex rest room.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor soiled in warewashing areas.
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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.