Papa John's Pizza
105 Murabella Pkwy #4, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502174
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Aug 21 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 2 basic-19
- Administrative complaint on Aug 20, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 20, 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 priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In top section of pizza make reach-in cooler, chicken (52°F - Cold Holding). Container filled above chill line.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
At back door area, observed 1 flying insect.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle labeled glue stored on top of pizza oven. Employee moved spray bottle.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
At dish area, colander with plastic scoops stored in handwash 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. Person in Charge not able to locate proof of employee training. Operator can email proof to inspector at thomas.mercer@myfloridalicense.com and inspection can be complied without an onsite visit.
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
At pizza cutting station in undercounter reach-in cooler, open bottle soda stored in cooler.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Top of pizza oven has build up of flour dust.
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.