Nocatee, St. Johns County

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

10440 US 1 N #122, Nocatee, FL 32095

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Oct 29, 2025
City
Nocatee
County
St. Johns
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.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 24156305

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager could not find any test strips.

08B-38-4

Detail 24156304

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of pepperonicini in back storage area. Boxes of cheese in walk in cooler sitting in plastic bin directly on floor.

08B-12-5

Detail 24156306

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza sauce, bbq sauce, and pepperoncini around pizza make line, not in use at time of inspection does not have covers. Repeat Violation

Oct 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-09-4

Detail 23231985

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 live frogs in AC handler room, frogs discarded. Corrected On-Site

53A-04-6

Detail 23231987

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on site, Kieth Trotter, working as a manager for approximately 4 months is not certified.

22-02-4

Detail 23231982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top interior lids of flip top pizza cooler next to make line, employee began to clean lids during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

13-01-4

Detail 23231983

Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. One employee with soiled apron, employee changed apron. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23231984

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles in containers of cut tomatoes, sausage, and shredded cheese in flip top cooler next to pizza oven, handles moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23231986

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of walk in cooler door. Racks inside walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 23231980

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of pepperoncinis by pizza oven, not in use, peppers covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23231981

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of mold like substance on walls in AC handler room.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

33-02-4

Detail 22805114

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. At hand wash station by make line.

50-09-4

Detail 22805113

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

29-18-4

Detail 22805112

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.

40-06-5

Detail 22805116

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's gloves and shirts stored with pizza boxes under prep table by pizza oven. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22805117

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex bathroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 22805115

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of not in use pepperoncinis by pizza oven.

Jun 19, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 22068156

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed next to glue trap in dry storage area under pizza bags. Operator swept and removed the dead roach. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21731347

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the middle door of the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line, cheese sticks (57F - Cold Holding) operator states cheese had been left out on counter while recently making orders within the last 10 minutes. Operator relocated the cheese sticks to the walk in cooler to keep separate from other cheese sticks until the product is back in temperature range. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21731345

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures.

22-02-4

Detail 21731342

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the flip top reach in cooler has soiled laminated instructions that contact food when the lids are closed. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. Sauce containers reach in cooler has build up of food debris in the door gasket. Can opener on the prep cart has build up of food debris on the blade. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21731348

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. No signed employee reporting agreement or similar documentation.

53B-05-5

Detail 21731340

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all employee food handler training currently expired. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21731349

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In the back storage room, one dead roach on a glue trap and one dead roach at the base of the center wall. Operator cleaned up and discarded the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21731337

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and speaker stored on clean prep table used to bag orders. Operator relocated the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21731339

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21731341

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sauce cooler at front counter door gasket is torn. Two door reach in cooler in the prep area has a separated door gasket. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 21731338

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the main cook line flip top cooler, scoop handles stored in cheese with handles in contact with the cheese. Operator rearranged the scoop handles. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21731346

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Carry out pizza boxes stored on the floor by the carry out prep table, operator relocated the single service pizza boxes. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21731343

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop water inside of the mop bucket. Operator hung the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21731344

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the front prep table, container of dustinator stored with no product labeling.

Jun 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21136147

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At time of inspection two flies observed around the three compartment sink and walk in cooler door.

22-02-4

Detail 21136152

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On prep table next to walk in cooler door, can opener with old food debris on the blade. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21136148

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection four food handlers present with no certified food manager present. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21136149

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.

14-11-4

Detail 21136150

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On main cook line reach in cooler, broken corner and handle to middle flip top cooler lid, duct tape used on the equipment. On reverse side of service counter, reach in cooler for sauces has torn cooler gasket.

42-01-4

Detail 21136151

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside of mop sink under mop bucket, operator inverted the wet mop to properly dry. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 20982083

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 321 total rodent droppings in establishment. In rear storage room by back door, 46 rodent droppings observed on speed rack and kitchen equipment sheet trays. In back storage room, closest to the back door 67 rodent droppings observed on the floor at the base of the air conditioning unit and along the wall on the floor. Observed 5 rodent droppings on stored pizza delivery sign in back room. Observed 7 rodent droppings inbetween the air conditioning unit and the ventilation tube in back room. Observed 23 rodent droppings under the air conditioning unit on the wall closest to the dry storage area in the back room. Observed 11 rodent droppings on the construction materials being stored in the back room. Observed 9 rodent droppings underneath the chemical storage rack by rear exterior door. Observed 8 rodent droppings under pizza boxes shelf on back wall close to exterior door. Observed 78 rodent droppings along wall underneath shelf holding bottles of soda. Observed 37 rodent droppings on sauce container cabinet on dry storage shelf closest to mop sink. Observed 4 rodent rodent droppings underneath can storage rack by walk in cooler. Observed 21 rodent droppings underneath and behind electrical shelf in main office. Observed 5 rodent droppings under pizza bag storage shelf on main kitchen line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: At the time of the follow up inspection 10 total rodent droppings observed. Four rodent droppings underneath the office desk in the corner of the wall. Four rodent droppings observed behind the electrical storage box in the office. Two rodent droppings observed in the back storage room by rear exit door on both sides of the air conditioning units inbetween the units and the vents. Operators swept and cleaned all observed rodent droppings. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 20982084

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection no proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: At time of follow up inspection, no certified food manager present in establishment. Time Extended

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

35A-04-4

Detail 20981545

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 321 total rodent droppings in establishment. In rear storage room by back door, 46 rodent droppings observed on speed rack and kitchen equipment sheet trays. In back storage room, closest to the back door 67 rodent droppings observed on the floor at the base of the air conditioning unit and along the wall on the floor. Observed 5 rodent droppings on stored pizza delivery sign in back room. Observed 7 rodent droppings inbetween the air conditioning unit and the ventilation tube in back room. Observed 23 rodent droppings under the air conditioning unit on the wall closest to the dry storage area in the back room. Observed 11 rodent droppings on the construction materials being stored in the back room. Observed 9 rodent droppings underneath the chemical storage rack by rear exterior door. Observed 8 rodent droppings under pizza boxes shelf on back wall close to exterior door. Observed 78 rodent droppings along wall underneath shelf holding bottles of soda. Observed 37 rodent droppings on sauce container cabinet on dry storage shelf closest to mop sink. Observed 4 rodent rodent droppings underneath can storage rack by walk in cooler. Observed 21 rodent droppings underneath and behind electrical shelf in main office. Observed 5 rodent droppings under pizza bag storage shelf on main kitchen line. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20981555

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage rack adjacent to three compartment sink, chemical spray bottle of equipment cleaner stored over bag of banana peppers. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20981552

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. On main cook line, flip top reach in cooler open container of cream cheese opened two days before with no date marking. Operator date labeled the product. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20981556

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on can storage rack by walk in cooler, blade has encrusted food debris.

53A-01-7

Detail 20981551

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection no proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20981547

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 7 employees currently working without proof of a certified food manager.

53B-01-5

Detail 20981543

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. At time of inspection, no proof of employee food handler training certificates. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 20981554

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In back storage room by rear exterior door, on the side of air conditioning unit, two dead rodents on a sticky glue trap. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20981548

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler plate of broken cookies, stored on shelf over open containers of cookies. Operator relocated the plate of cookies. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20981549

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage rack over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.

14-11-4

Detail 20981542

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on main cook line, handles and corners of flip tops doors have been taped together, tape soiled with food residue. Middle pull door to reach in cooler has torn gaskets.

10-06-5

Detail 20981550

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. On main cook line make table reach in cooler, scoop handles in contact with cheese, onions and mushrooms. Operator relocated all scoop handles to proper storage level. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 20981553

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. At time of inspection, no copy of last inspection available.

23-03-4

Detail 20981544

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over pizza oven have accumulation of dust on vents.Reach in Cooler used for sauce containers behind front counter, door gaskets have a build up of mold like substance.

08B-12-5

Detail 20981546

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in make cooler on main cook line container of chicken wings stored without a lid, operator covered the container of chicken wings. Corrected On-Site