Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville
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6244 Spring Lake Highway, Brooksville, FL 34601Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville averaged 4.3 violations per inspection across 19 inspections between May 2022 and December 2025, performing below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations were cited in 8 inspections, with recurring issues including improper hand and arm washing (cited in 4 inspections), shell stock requirements (cited in 4 inspections), and time as a control for temperature-sensitive foods (cited in 3 inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 identified 12 violations including five high-priority citations for hand washing, parasite destruction, and approved food sources, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages
Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville last inspected?
- Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville had?
- Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville find?
- Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville ever been shut down?
- No, Papa Joes Italian Restaurant in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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