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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #449

With 13 inspections documented, PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #449 maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in MERRITT ISLAND. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 13 reports on file

434 East Merritt Island Causeway
Florida, 32952
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13509532

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/2/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13508023

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 4 in dish area. 4 in room in front of walk in cooler. 1 in rear hallway Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed 2 live flying insects **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Observed 7 live flying insects Admin Complaint

8/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13505668

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13504186

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 4 in dish area. 4 in room in front of walk in cooler. 1 in rear hallway Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed 2 live flying insects **Time Extended**

8/26/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13502487

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 basic

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pizza paddle and pans stored in restroom
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored in restroom
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 4 in dish area. 4 in room in front of walk in cooler. 1 in rear hallway Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over pizza pans in restroom

4/23/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10824746

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10823320

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open ceiling area with exposed insulation over pizza oven - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 above make line. 3 in room with mop sink and triple sink. 2 in storage room near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed 9 live flying insects Admin Complaint

4/21/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8770454

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open ceiling area with exposed insulation over pizza oven
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 above make line. 3 in room with mop sink and triple sink. 2 in storage room near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

4/11/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8642432

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8639614

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 25-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Boxes of gloves and towels stored in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cases of blue disposable towels still in restroom **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink are Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed 18 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed 6 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 Admin Complaint

3/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8638478

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 25-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Boxes of gloves and towels stored in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cases of blue disposable towels still in restroom **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink are Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed 18 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink area Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provide proof of any documentation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: No change **Time Extended**

3/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8635389

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker is not wearing a hair restraint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Pizza maker does not have beard restraint **Time Extended**
  • 25-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Boxes of gloves and towels stored in restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Cases of blue disposable towels still in restroom **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink are Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed 18 live flying insects at callback. Operator killed 3 Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provide proof of any documentation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No change **Time Extended**

3/19/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8371127

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in dry storage area are not smooth and easily cleanable. Perforated acoustic tiles
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker is not wearing a hair restraint
  • 13-01-4:Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Employee shirt is visibly contaminated from excessively wiping hands on clothing while preparing foods.
  • 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Boxes of gloves and towels stored in restroom
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiping hands on shirt and pants while making pizzas
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in mop sink/triple sink are Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provide proof of any documentation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning