Papa John's in Plant City
Last inspected:
1820 St Rd 39, Plant City, FL 33566Part of: Papa Johns Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Papa John's #988 in Plant City has received 12 inspections since July 2020, documenting 26 total violations at an average of 2.2 per inspection, significantly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Consumer advisory violations and chemical storage issues have appeared repeatedly across inspections, with chemical storage cited as a high-priority violation in both of the two most recent complaint inspections (July 2025 and September 2025). A disciplinary action totaling $160 was issued. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 found 6 violations and resulted in an admin complaint being recommended, marking an escalation from the prior inspection's warning disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Papa John's in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Papa John's in Plant City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072895 | $160.00 | Jul 28, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Papa John's in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Papa John's in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papa John's in Plant City last inspected?
- Papa John's #988 in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Papa John's in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papa John's #988 in Plant City are: Consumer advisory, Equipment condition, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Papa John's in Plant City had?
- Papa John's #988 in Plant City has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papa John's in Plant City find?
- Papa John's #988 in Plant City was most recently inspected on September 29, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Papa John's in Plant City ever been shut down?
- No, Papa John's #988 in Plant City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Papa John's in Plant City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Papa John's #988 in Plant City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Papa John's in Plant City been fined?
- Papa John's #988 in Plant City has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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