PAPA JOHN'S #988
1820 ST RD 39, PLANT CITY, FL 33566
11
Total Inspections
5
Passed
0
Failed
0
Conditional
WARNING
Last Result
⚠️ Recent Enforcement Action
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
October 30, 2025
Case #3--2025072895 • $160 Fine
0
Closures
1
Disciplinary
$160
Total Fines
Inspection History
WARNING
September 29, 2025
• Complaint Full
3 Total
0 High
1 Int
2 Basic
High Priority Violations (1)
Code 22
Ice machines must be cleaned and sanitized monthly. Ice scoops stored outside bin. Hands and containers never contact ice directly. Ice machines harbor slime molds, E. coli, and norovirus. Contaminated ice caused hepatitis A outbreak affecting 600+ people across multiple states.
Ice protection
Intermediate Violations (1)
Code 53
Food manager certification; knowledge/active managerial control (except employee health). This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Food manager certification; knowledge/active managerial control (except employee health)
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 5 - Water/Plumbing
Basic Violations (1)
Code 23
Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 2 - Management/Personnel
Inspection #: 3651389
Visit #: 2
Class: Food
Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Type: Complaint Full
WARNING
July 28, 2025
• Complaint Full
6 Total
0 High
1 Int
5 Basic
High Priority Violations (1)
Code 22
Ice machines must be cleaned and sanitized monthly. Ice scoops stored outside bin. Hands and containers never contact ice directly. Ice machines harbor slime molds, E. coli, and norovirus. Contaminated ice caused hepatitis A outbreak affecting 600+ people across multiple states.
Ice protection
Intermediate Violations (1)
Code 53
Food manager certification; knowledge/active managerial control (except employee health). This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Food manager certification; knowledge/active managerial control (except employee health)
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 5 - Water/Plumbing
Basic Violations (3)
Code 23
Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 2 - Management/Personnel
Code 25
Facility maintenance violation: Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Poor maintenance harbors pests and contamination.
Premises maintained
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 6-501.11
Code 36
Telephone surcharge posted. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
Telephone surcharge posted (2 instances)
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 3 - Food
Inspection #: 3651389
Visit #: 1
Class: Food
Disposition: Warning Issued
Type: Complaint Full
WARNING
December 12, 2024
• Routine - Food
3 Total
0 High
2 Int
1 Basic
Intermediate Violations (1)
Code 12
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, supplied with soap, paper towels, and warm water at 100°F minimum. Signs must remind employees to wash hands. Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria. Norovirus on unwashed hands infects 19-21 million Americans annually.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 FDA Food Code 2-301.12
Basic Violations (2)
Code 11
Equipment violation: Equipment and appliances must be properly installed and maintained. Faulty equipment cannot maintain safe temperatures.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 4-301.11
Code 30
Food Storage Problems: Food was not properly stored to prevent contamination, maintain quality, or ensure food safety. This includes issues with containers, labeling, or storage locations.
Inspection #: 3435381
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
PASS
September 21, 2023
• Complaint Full
No Violations
✓
This inspection passed with no violations.
Inspection #: 3392472
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Complaint Full
WARNING
July 13, 2023
• Routine - Food
3 Total
1 High
1 Int
1 Basic
High Priority Violations (1)
Code 01
All food must come from sources that comply with local, state, and federal laws. This includes permitted facilities, inspected slaughterhouses, and approved suppliers with proper HACCP plans. Unapproved sources are the root cause of major foodborne illness outbreaks. Foods from uninspected facilities may contain pathogens like E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella, or Listeria that cause severe illness and death.
Unsafe Food Source: Food must be obtained from approved suppliers and sources. This violation means food was purchased from unlicensed vendors, expired products were used, or food was obtained from questionable sources that could pose health risks.
Basic Violations (2)
Code 11
Equipment violation: Equipment and appliances must be properly installed and maintained. Faulty equipment cannot maintain safe temperatures.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 4-301.11
Code 30
Food Storage Problems: Food was not properly stored to prevent contamination, maintain quality, or ensure food safety. This includes issues with containers, labeling, or storage locations.
Inspection #: 3326581
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
WARNING
July 6, 2022
• Routine - Food
3 Total
0 High
2 Int
1 Basic
Intermediate Violations (1)
Code 12
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, supplied with soap, paper towels, and warm water at 100°F minimum. Signs must remind employees to wash hands. Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria. Norovirus on unwashed hands infects 19-21 million Americans annually.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 FDA Food Code 2-301.12
Basic Violations (2)
Code 11
Equipment violation: Equipment and appliances must be properly installed and maintained. Faulty equipment cannot maintain safe temperatures.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 4-301.11
Code 30
Food Storage Problems: Food was not properly stored to prevent contamination, maintain quality, or ensure food safety. This includes issues with containers, labeling, or storage locations.
Inspection #: 3197484
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
WARNING
July 28, 2021
• Routine - Food
3 Total
0 High
1 Int
2 Basic
Intermediate Violations (1)
Code 31
Handwash sink(s) installed, accessible, not used for other purposes. This violation of FDA Food Code requirements poses potential health risks to consumers and requires immediate correction.
General Sanitation Issue: Basic priority violation related to sanitation and general food safety practices
📖 2022 FDA Food Code Chapter 3 - Food
Basic Violations (2)
Code 11
Equipment violation: Equipment and appliances must be properly installed and maintained. Faulty equipment cannot maintain safe temperatures.
Food Safety Violation: Intermediate priority food safety violation that may lead to risk factors if not corrected
📖 2022 FDA Food Code 4-301.11
Code 30
Food Storage Problems: Food was not properly stored to prevent contamination, maintain quality, or ensure food safety. This includes issues with containers, labeling, or storage locations.
Inspection #: 3094451
Visit #: 1
Class: Food
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
PASS
July 2, 2020
• Routine - Food
No Violations
✓
This inspection passed with no violations.
Inspection #: 2991434
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
PASS
September 17, 2018
• Routine - Food
No Violations
✓
This inspection passed with no violations.
Inspection #: 2791826
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
PASS
August 14, 2017
• Routine - Food
No Violations
✓
This inspection passed with no violations.
Inspection #: 2695708
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
PASS
July 26, 2016
• Routine - Food
No Violations
✓
This inspection passed with no violations.
Inspection #: 2601712
Visit #: 1
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Type: Routine - Food
Florida Health Department Contact
Department: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Division: Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Report Issues: Call 850-487-1395 or File Online
More Information: Florida Inspection Data
Data sourced directly from Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation