Tamiami, Miami-Dade County

PAPA JOHN #563

12798 SW 8 ST, Tamiami, FL 33184

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Sep 18, 2025
City
Tamiami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

10-06-5

Detail 24047725

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle in contact of mozzarella cheese, ham at pizza station. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24047726

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 24047723

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor by delivery bags. Operator placed boxes 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24047724

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

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23874360

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 10+ Live, small flying insects standing on a lemon sauce pouch stored on storage rack next to walk in cooler.

22-43-4

Detail 23874362

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded the solution. Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 23874361

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10+ rodent droppings behind front counter under computer. Observed 15+ rodent droppings under pizza dough prep table cornered by wall at kitchen. Observed 8+ rodent droppings under pizza boxes stored next to hand sink next to pizza station. Observed 3 rodent droppings under hand sink at kitchen area. Observed 5+ rodent droppings under cases of single service napkins at back storage. Observed 15+ rodent droppings under pizza boxes at storage area.

31A-11-4

Detail 23874363

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and cooking equipment stored on hand sink next to triple sink. Repeat Violation

35A-20-4

Detail 23874358

Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed dead rodent behind front counter.

10-06-5

Detail 23874359

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside mozzarella cheese with handle in contact with cheese at pizza station. Operator properly placed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 22995262

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented tomato sauce cans on can opener station. Manager discarded the cans. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22995260

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on food preparation area metal rack used to prepare pizzas. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22995259

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl stored inside hand sink next to triple sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 22995257

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.

14-11-5

Detail 22995258

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beverage cooler door in disrepair.

10-01-5

Detail 22995261

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside flour with handle in contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22995256

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside sausage with handle in contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-05-4

Detail 22995255

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. At the time of inspection observed back door was open. As per manager, the door was open due to delivery. Manager closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22639808

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed string cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep station. As per manager for an hour. Manager placed the cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of the callback inspection observed string cheese (61F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep station. Admin Complaint

08B-49-4

Detail 22639807

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public Observed employee drinks not segregated from food served to the public inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of the callback inspection observed employee drinks not segregated from food served to the public inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

10-06-5

Detail 22639806

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. Observed handle in contact with cheese and also in contact with onion inside pizza prep reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of the callback inspection observed handle in contact with cheese and also in contact with onion inside pizza prep reach in cooler. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22639809

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the time of callback inspection observed open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 22500881

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed boneless chicken wings date that exceeds 7 days after opening inside pizza preparation reach in cooler Manager discarded the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22500882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed string cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep station. As per manager for an hour. Manager placed the cheese inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22500883

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22500877

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 no proof of employee training for any employee. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22500880

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22500886

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public Observed employee drinks not segregated from food served to the public inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22500875

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22500876

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen back exit. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22500879

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside container in contact with flour under dough prep table. Manager placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-06-5

Detail 22500878

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with cheese and also in contact with onion inside pizza prep reach in cooler. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22500884

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22500885

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic containers stored on floor next to kitchen back exit. Manager replaced the containers on shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22500874

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops not hanging dry inside mop sink. Manager hanged the mops. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21176729

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottles stored in hand ash sink. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21176731

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag in preparation table in front of oven. Manager moved to the office during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21176728

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making pizzas with no hair restraint.

24-08-4

Detail 21176732

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored above 3 compartment sink.

16-46-4

Detail 21176730

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in plastic containers above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

05-08-4

Detail 20330579

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No battery. Observed operator buy a battery at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20330578

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk-in cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 20330577

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.