PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #497
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #497 has 6 health inspections on file for its OCALA location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file
2705 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, Florida, 34470
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/29/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13603567
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table next to desserts by make table. Moved to office during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food/drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two employee drinks (water and sports drink) on shelf over pan of tomatoes in walk in cooler. Employee moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several male employees with beards in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over oven soiled with dust and grease.
- 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. Female employee wiped hand on pants then continued to build pizza without washing hands.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees working with no certified food manager on site. Manager arrived during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
12/2/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13580379
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/20/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13520460
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One male certificate expired M. Stoddard (08/23/2024) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Male manager on-site enrolled with a due date 12/05/25 (ServSafe). **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification. Male manager on site with Registered Proctor certification only. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Male manager on-site enrolled with a due date 12/05/25 (ServSafe). **Time Extended**
9/15/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10882351
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the cook line, no sign, manager posted. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, Alfredo sauce 52F at 2:45, employee moved from cooler at 10:30. Manager discard the sauce.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One male certificate expired M. Stoddard (08/23/2024) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification. Male manager on site with Registered Proctor certification only. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Got quaternary ammonium.
1/16/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8737526
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 4 basic
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids and some containers stored above triple sink with cracks.
- 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Orange spatula cracked and chipped, Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above triple sink soiled, also with rust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dry storage area, 2oz cups not protected and inverted, Employee placed a lid on container. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two male manager with expired certifications.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one male employee
8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8358637
Met Inspection Standards2 basic