Lakeland, Polk County

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA

3608 HARDEN BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33803

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Aug 28, 2025
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
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.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23996045

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 23996046

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. A piece of plywood on the floor in front of the flip top reach in cooler to cover missing tiles. Light burned out above the pizza oven. Vent covers mission the wall near the back door.

51-18-6

Detail 23996044

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. 10-18-2023

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23311171

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on top of the can good rack is stained with mold-like substance and food. Can opener blade is soiled. Located at the end of the can good rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Cutting board soiled Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23311170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Wet nesting present. Time Extended

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23068757

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23068759

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on top of the can good rack is stained with mold-like substance and food. Can opener blade is soiled. Located at the end of the can good rack. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23068758

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23068761

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler and front counter. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23068760

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. Warning

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22377134

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is stained on top of the can good rack.located in the back area near the back door.

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21886551

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed instructions to manager Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21886549

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by cart and sanitizer buckets are stored in sink. Manager removed and cleared area Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21886550

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. Emailed handout to manager Corrective Action Taken

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20780068

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by black cart next to three compartment sink Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20780070

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alana Anglin manager in charge. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20780065

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to three compartment sink, and the hand sink next to make line. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20780069

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to dough station. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20780064

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. Observed Driver Tyrese Harris handle and cut pizza out of oven. Explained to manager any driver who handles food needs to have food safety training. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20780067

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20780066

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy available was 3-20-2020. Last inspection on file was 1-15-2021. Warning