Papa John's Pizza

105 Murabella Pkwy #4, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Papa John's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Papa John's Pizza on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glue on prep table by pizza oven, bottle moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager found license and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open container of pepperoncini next to pizza oven over prep table, cover added. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in the warewashing area by the wheeled prep station.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over bottles of water on the main prep line. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, meatball (61F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since open filled over the fill line and cooling plane. Operator removed the meatballs to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, meatball (61F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since open filled over the fill line and cooling plane. Operator removed the meatballs to be discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on wheeled prep station has food residue staining build up. Can opener on wheeled prep station has old food debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at the pass through window has mold like substance build up on the door gasket. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance spots. Operator began cleaning the door gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available In establishment.
51-18-6
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On the main cook line flip top reach in cooler, scoop handle for cheese in contact with cheese. Operator relocated the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Only license available in the establishment expired 06/01/2022. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on in use prep table. Employee hat on bottle of orange crush soda. Operator relocated all employee personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container at the front counter with no product labeling. Operator labeled the bulk container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Papa John's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Papa John's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.