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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA has 7 health inspections on file for its TALLAHASSEE location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1429 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492641

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager properly placed boxes during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491556

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491262

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 19 rodent droppings on top of box containing portion cups stored on rack next to pizza make table. Observed 16 rodent droppings underneath rack next to pizza make table. Observed 6 rodent droppings near back door next to dry storage rack. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding at pizza make table for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Sausage 45F Ham 46F Chicken 49F Diced tomatoes 46F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding at pizza make table for more than 4 hours during time of inspection: Sausage 45F Ham 46F Chicken 49F Diced tomatoes 46F. **See stop sale** Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842079

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10780271

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739974

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table in kitchen.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of back door.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda on floor in dry storage area. Observed box of brownies stored on floor inside walked in cooler.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor behind oven.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Mozzarella cheese 50F Ham 49F Chicken 48F Italian sausage 46F Diced tomatoes 57F Three cheese 56F Boneless chicken wings 57F Philly meat 53F String cheese 57F
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Mozzarella cheese 50F Ham 49F Chicken 48F Italian sausage 46F Diced tomatoes 57F Three cheese 56F Boneless chicken wings 57F Philly meat 53F String cheese 57F See stop sale Warning

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361423

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cookies, crust stored on the floor in WIC and clamshell containers stored on floor in storage area.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink near expo.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored in working container not labeled under prep table.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near expo cooler. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site