Papa John's Pizza in Inverness
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2617 Hwy 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453Part of: Papa Johns Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Papa John's Pizza in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Papa John's Pizza in Inverness: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Papa John's Pizza in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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 July 8, 2026. 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 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 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 July 8, 2026 with 3 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 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- 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.
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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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