Papa John #563
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
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Papa John #563, located at 12798 Sw 8 St in Miami, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-09-18. This inspection identified four minor violations, including an in-use utensil not stored properly with its handle above the food and container rim, a repeat violation that was corrected on-site. Other violations noted were an open dumpster lid and single-service articles stored improperly on the floor, which were also corrected during the inspection.
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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle in contact of mozzarella cheese, ham at pizza station. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor by delivery bags. Operator placed boxes 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10+ rodent droppings behind front counter under computer. Observed 15+ rodent droppings under pizza dough prep table cornered by wall at kitchen. Observed 8+ rodent droppings under pizza boxes stored next to hand sink next to pizza station. Observed 3 rodent droppings under hand sink at kitchen area. Observed 5+ rodent droppings under cases of single service napkins at back storage. Observed 15+ rodent droppings under pizza boxes at storage area.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 10+ Live, small flying insects standing on a lemon sauce pouch stored on storage rack next to walk in cooler.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded the solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and cooking equipment stored on hand sink next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed dead rodent behind front counter.
35A-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside mozzarella cheese with handle in contact with cheese at pizza station. Operator properly placed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on food preparation area metal rack used to prepare pizzas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented tomato sauce cans on can opener station. Manager discarded the cans. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl stored inside hand sink next to triple sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside sausage with handle in contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. At the time of inspection observed back door was open. As per manager, the door was open due to delivery. Manager closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside flour with handle in contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beverage cooler door in disrepair.
14-11-5
50
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed string cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep station. As per manager for an hour. Manager placed the cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of the callback inspection observed string cheese (61F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep station. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public Observed employee drinks not segregated from food served to the public inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of the callback inspection observed employee drinks not segregated from food served to the public inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with cheese and also in contact with onion inside pizza prep reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of the callback inspection observed handle in contact with cheese and also in contact with onion inside pizza prep reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of callback inspection observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
74
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed boneless chicken wings date that exceeds 7 days after opening inside pizza preparation reach in cooler Manager discarded the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed string cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep station. As per manager for an hour. Manager placed the cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed no proof of employee training for any employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public Observed employee drinks not segregated from food served to the public inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen back exit. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside container in contact with flour under dough prep table. Manager placed the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with cheese and also in contact with onion inside pizza prep reach in cooler. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic containers stored on floor next to kitchen back exit. Manager replaced the containers on shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops not hanging dry inside mop sink. Manager hanged the mops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
39
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottles stored in hand ash sink. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag in preparation table in front of oven. Manager moved to the office during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making pizzas with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in plastic containers above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
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