When was Papa John's Pizza in Inverness last inspected?

Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Papa John's Pizza in Inverness?

The most frequently cited violations at Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness are: Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

How many health inspections has Papa John's Pizza in Inverness had?

Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Papa John's Pizza in Inverness find?

Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness was most recently inspected on September 29, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Papa John's Pizza in Inverness ever been shut down?

No, Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?

Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.

Has Papa John's Pizza in Inverness had any fire safety violations?

Yes, Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

Papa John's Pizza in Inverness

Last inspected: September 29, 2025

2617 Hwy 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453

Citrus County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Dmp of Citrus County INC
DBPR License: SEA1901136

Part of: Papa Johns Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness has 11 inspections on record between September 2019 and September 2025, with 44 total violations averaged 4.0 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared in 5 of the 11 inspections, including recurring issues with proper hand and arm washing (cited in August 2024 and October 2022), shell stock requirements (August 2024 and October 2022), and allergen awareness (July 2023 and October 2022). A complaint-based inspection on August 26, 2024 documented four high-priority violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation; a follow-up complaint inspection on August 27, 2024 found two violations and triggered a call-back with administrative complaint recommended. The most recent routine inspection on September 29, 2025 identified 8 violations including one high-priority food contact surface violation and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

11Inspections

44Violations

0Closures

1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: September 29, 2025

Papa John's Pizza in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection

Citrus County Avg 4.18 violations / inspection 4.18 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Citrus County Avg 0.34 closures / facility 0.34 county average

Papa John's Pizza in Inverness: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

2015 — 1 fire violation

Jun 29, 2015 — Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Papa John's Pizza in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

2025 — 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority

Sep 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

2024 — 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority

Aug 27, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Aug 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

2023 — 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority

Jul 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

2022 — 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority

Oct 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2021 — 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority

Aug 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

2020 — 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority

Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

2019 — 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority

Sep 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

2018 — 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority

Jan 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

2017 — 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority

Jan 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Papa John's Pizza in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza in Inverness last inspected?: Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Papa John's Pizza in Inverness?: The most frequently cited violations at Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness are: Proper cooling equipment, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Papa John's Pizza in Inverness had?: Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Papa John's Pizza in Inverness find?: Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness was most recently inspected on September 29, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Papa John's Pizza in Inverness ever been shut down?: No, Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?: Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?: Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?: Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
Has Papa John's Pizza in Inverness had any fire safety violations?: Yes, Papa John's Pizza #2827 in Inverness has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.