Brownsville, Miami-Dade County

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

2537 NW 54 ST, Brownsville, FL 33142

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Jul 25, 2025
City
Brownsville
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jul 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-09-4

Detail 23904060

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23904061

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Coached operator on proper methods of hair restraints. Employee placed hair restraint onsite. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23904062

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers by prep line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23904058

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor in between cook line and prep line.

22-08-4

Detail 23904059

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside pizza oven. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23904057

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop sink. Operator hung mops to dry onsite. Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 23878113

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks at prep table by 3 compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 23878112

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers by prep line. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23878114

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed pizza oven with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23878111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23153554

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard torn.

23-03-4

Detail 23153555

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the oven soiled. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23153556

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager hung up the mops. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-03-4

Detail 22868517

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee restroom. The manager put soap in the restroom. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22868515

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed mozzarella cheese sticks being held with time. Written procedure was provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

10-06-5

Detail 22868516

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs on chicken wings at the cook line.The manager removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22868513

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.

12B-13-4

Detail 22868514

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle in the reach in cooler across from the oven. The manager discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22378253

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area. Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22154507

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

35A-06-4

Detail 22154510

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on fly tape near back exit door. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22154509

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near ware washing area. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22154511

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at pizza preparation area. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22154508

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed knife at preparation sink missing handle. Warning

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21679734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-06: At time of callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Time Extended

Dec 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21667846

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of pizza sauce dented Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection observed one can of pizza sauce and two cans of pineapples dented Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21667843

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were left out at room temperature for lunch rush approximately one hour prior to inspection, Operator placed items in cooler to cool down items sausage (43F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (43F - Cold Holding); ham (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cooling); cut spinach (46F - Cooling); cream cheese (50F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection observed cut tomatoes 48F cold holding, cream cheese 55F cold holding, commercially cooked chicken 48F cold holding. As per manager items were left with lid open on reach in preparation cooler for approximately one hour. Operator closed lid to cool down food items. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

27-18-4

Detail 21667844

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. O Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection observed water supply not maintained during peak periods. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21667842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21667845

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles with no label. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At time of callback inspection Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles with no label Time Extended

Dec 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21665077

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of pizza sauce dented Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21665075

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were left out at room temperature for lunch rush approximately one hour prior to inspection, Operator placed items in cooler to cool down items sausage (43F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (43F - Cold Holding); ham (43F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cooling); cut spinach (46F - Cooling); cream cheese (50F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings (43F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21665076

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in hand wash sink next to prep area Warning

27-18-4

Detail 21665070

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. O Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21665073

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ware wash area Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21665071

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food items with no hair restraint employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21665079

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21665074

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at boxing station. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21665078

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21665072

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles with no label. Warning

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21250498

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep station diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); as per operator this item has been out for approximately one hour beef (63F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (63F - Cold Holding) as per operator these items were sitting out for approximately one hour operator returned item to reach in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection observed chicken tenders (50F Cold holding), and bbq chicken wings (50F cold holding) as per operator items were out for approximately 2 hours operator moved items to walk in cooler for rapid chill Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of callback inspection observed at preparation area chicken tenders 50F cold holding, cheese 40F cold holding, diced tomatoes 43F Cold holding. As per manager chicken tenders were in place since night prior Admin Complaint

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 21168254

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of pizza sauce dented Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of pizza sauce dented Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21168255

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep station diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); as per operator this item has been out for approximately one hour beef (63F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (63F - Cold Holding) as per operator these items were sitting out for approximately one hour operator returned item to reach in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection observed chicken tenders (50F Cold holding), and bbq chicken wings (50F cold holding) as per operator items were out for approximately 2 hours operator moved items to walk in cooler for rapid chill Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21168253

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21168256

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employees Julia,and Michelle who have been employed for more than 2 months with no food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: At time of callback inspection 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. Observed employees Julia,and Michelle who have been employed for more than 2 months with no food handler training. Time Extended

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21165540

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

12A-16-4

Detail 21165544

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touching phone and then begin working on pizza dough with out washing hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21165543

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep station diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); as per operator this item has been out for approximately one hour beef (63F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (63F - Cold Holding) as per operator these items were sitting out for approximately one hour operator returned item to reach in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21165539

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of orange pro stored next to cooking trays. Operator removed orange pro bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21165546

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

11-01-5

Detail 21165545

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 21165547

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager with no knowledge on calibrating thermometers. Informed manager on thermometer calibration procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21165541

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21165538

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. Observed employees Julia,and Michelle who have been employed for more than 2 months with no food handler training. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21165537

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager with no hair restraint. Manager put hair in a protective style Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 21165542

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over sauce station Operator moved sauce station Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 20609876

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

10-08-5

Detail 20609875

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with chicken wings.