Ruskin, Hillsborough County

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

5034 N US 41 #4730, Ruskin, FL 33572

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 6, 2026
City
Ruskin
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-27-4

Detail 24282686

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ ppm quat, manager remade tested 400 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24282688

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24282687

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-06-5

Detail 23304323

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. Scoop handle in cut tomatoes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23304322

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23073330

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of pizza sauce on can rack. Warning

13-06-4

Detail 23073333

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish working with dough. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23073331

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23073335

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23073332

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23073334

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 23073328

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut tomatoes. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23073329

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-26-1

Detail 22188279

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22188278

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. Operator provided 4 employee training certificates.

12B-07-4

Detail 22188277

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22188274

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.

22-08-4

Detail 22188276

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven.

25-06-4

Detail 22188275

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper cups and plates not inverted next to pizza boxes.

02D-01-5

Detail 22188280

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of dustinator not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21276391

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 1 fly near back door Operator eradicated and sanitized areas Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21276395

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. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21276392

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21276396

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked pizza sauce container lid cracked under prep table. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21276393

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21276394

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of dustinator not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 20400236

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 20400237

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

33-16-4

Detail 20400238

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared with plaza.