BRADENTON, Manatee County

PAPA JOHN'S #2753

5838 E SR 70, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
May 27, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 24595378

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. Chris.

41-17-4

Detail 24595379

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. person in charge stated that the bottle contained glass cleaner and labeled it accordingly. Corrected On-Site

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 24562139

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. Chris.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-17-5

Detail 23155463

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair by office. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 23155465

Basic - Objectionable odors by office of the establishment.

33-16-4

Detail 23155464

Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

May 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22898477

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22898476

Basic - Floor tile in disrepair by office.

14-42-4

Detail 22898475

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed in main kitchen area above Pizza impinger gaps in between hood filters.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22331470

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on can rack in back kitchen area 1 dented can of pizza sauce. Person in charge removed dented can from rack to be returned.

22-02-4

Detail 22331471

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener by 3 bay compartment sink soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22331472

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood filter above pizza impinger in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21668532

Intermediate - Can opener by 3 bay compartment sink soiled with food debris, mold-like substance

14-42-4

Detail 21668533

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood filter above pizza impinger in front kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 21668531

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back by can opener table soiled with dried food particles.

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-09-4

Detail 21542179

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 30 dead flying insects on floor next to the pizza oven in main kitchen area Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21542178

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back area of kitchen near hot water heater near rear exit door approximately 20 rodent droppings. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21542180

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed across from office food storage shelves lined with cardboard. Person in charge removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 21487120

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gary

08B-38-4

Detail 21487119

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pizza crust stored in boxes on floor in Walk in cooler across from 3 bay compartment sink. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-11-4

Detail 20975694

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee came out of bathroom and failed to wash hands before doing food preparation. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing. Employee washed hands.

50-09-4

Detail 20975693

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.