Papa Johns #1621
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
52
Score
Papa Johns #1621, located at 1596 S Dixie Hwy in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on July 8, 2025, with a score of 52. This inspection identified three critical, one major, and two minor violations. Notable issues included improper storage of in-use utensils, an open dumpster lid, and quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at the proper strength.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 400+ppm). Advised employee to dilute solution to proper strength. **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep line a container of string cheese (46F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm)
41-15-5
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/ Observed for Adonys Caba on 7/1/25.
53A-03-7
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at prep line in a container of shredded mozzarella cheese.
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
52
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
43
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed plastic curtains on the door of the walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
64
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
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