Papa John's
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
58
Score
Papa John's at 2877 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on November 17, 2025, with a score of 58. This inspection identified two major and seven minor violations. Previous inspections for this facility have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cleaning brush stored inside hand sink by ware washing area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep table near mop sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
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 touching flour under counter by pizza prep area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
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 scoop handle touching the diced tomatoes at prep area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table near sauces and jalapeños across oven.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink.
42-01-4
58
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Still observed lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by can opener area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed cutting board by can opener area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one tomato can dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects flying around dry storage located near walk in cooler. Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying around three compartment sink. Observed approximately 5 flying insects landing on veggie station on cut tomatoes, green peppers,sliced mushrooms,cut onions.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 5 flying insects landing on veggie station on cut tomatoes, green peppers,sliced mushrooms,cut onions. Manager discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); cooked boneless chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near oven pizza. As per employee stored more than 4 hours. Manager discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); cooked boneless chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near oven pizza. As per employee stored more than 4 hours. Manager discarded.
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at prep table and under table front counter. Manager prepared new solution. Recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by can opener area.
14-09-4
41
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 tomato sauce can dented at con opener station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
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**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops inside Philly steak, crumbled sausage and chicken strips with handle in contact with products. Operator placed all handles upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 cans of pizza sauce.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alain Sosa, Jermani Darcely.
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan located in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored directly on floor near bathroom. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (70F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding) as per manager items were taken out of walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Manager put items in other cooler to rapid chill and store in proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed small flip top cooler on cook line unable to maintain temperatures 41 or below. Observed chicken (70F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding) in small cooler on cook line.
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching chicken on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
78
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