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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA has 4 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

18378 US Highway 19 North
Florida, 33764
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489522

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - Employee preparing pizzas with bracelets on . Reviewed with manager this requirement and the potential for cross contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: PIC Jacob DeLuca. No proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488335

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - Employee preparing pizzas with bracelets on . Reviewed with manager this requirement and the potential for cross contamination.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on shelf in walk in cooler .
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top pizza boxes . Manager relocated spray bottle
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720201

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2022.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with dried food debris.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. I observed a food safety training certificate for Zachary Howe, a new hire, from FLRA SafeStaff dated 5/19/23. Today was his first day of employment, he was not yet handling food at the time of the inspection. The manager checked the corporate training portal, and it appears that current food service employees have not received the required training. The inspector discussed all food service employees must complete state approved food safety training within 60 days of employment.

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342109

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Plastic food containers on dry storage rack wet nesting.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven conveyor soiled
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. During inspection observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium 0 ppm. Manager replaced now at 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale 4 dented 10 can of tomato sauce on can dry storage area. Employee put x on and created a dented cans area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. During inspection observed a c10 can of pineapple into hand sink. Educated and employee moved to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site