Inverness, Citrus County

PAPA J'S DINER

2056 HWY 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Apr 6, 2026
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24492173

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in front counter area

41-17-4

Detail 24492172

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in prep area. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 23968400

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Meat loaf date marked at 8/9 15 portions in reach in cooler

01B-24-5

Detail 23968405

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meat loaf date marked at 8/9 15 portions in reach in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 23968402

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature 48F in three door reach in cooler kitchen cook line. Operator took temperature all below 41F at 6:30am. We took at 10 am and operator remove all food to freezer to chill. egg wash (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); can mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); sausage links (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Temperature recheck- Sausage 40F;Diced tomatoes 38F;Diced ham 42F; Corned beef hash 35F;Egg wash 40F;Sliced cheese 37F; Shredded cheese 42F; Sausage links 35F; Steak 41F; canned mushrooms 37F Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23968403

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed dish in hand wash sink in front counter area

21-05-5

Detail 23968401

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering biscuits in cook line area

12B-07-4

Detail 23968404

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on top of prep table. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23968399

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meat thawing without running water in sink. Operator turn on running cold water Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 23701772

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemical spray bottles in kitchen

36-37-5

Detail 23701773

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damaged acoustic ceiling tiles in server/front counter area

24-08-4

Detail 23701771

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03D-01-5

Detail 23099955

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 10lbs grits stop sale 117F cooked at 5:30 am see stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No food cooling Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 23099954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Spoke with manager about cover on waste receptacle. He will replace. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23099953

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table in kitchen. Discussed with manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 23094490

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 10lbs grits stop sale 117F cooked at 5:30 am see stop sale. Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 23094487

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Resliance apple sauce can, manager disposed of can. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23094482

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Manger set up sanitizer in 3CS. 50 ppm when tested. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23094491

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies dining room Manager was able to kill 5 flies and sanitize the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23094483

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2hours. 10lbs grits stop sale 117F cooked at 5:30 am, see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23094492

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Milk at 47F reach in by wait station. Manager moved to freezer to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23094486

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee residue in sink and chemical bottle in handwashing sink on cook line. Manager moved. Handwashing sink blocked by mop bucket located in prep area. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23094484

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Spoke with manager about cover on waste receptacle. He will replace. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23094489

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table in kitchen. Discussed with manager. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23094481

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on counter in wait station area. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23094488

Basic - Newspaper under cutting board on prep table as well as knife laying on newspaper. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23094485

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards wait station cooler soiled. Spoke with manager regarding keeping fan guards clean. Warning

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22732295

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pooled eggs. Operator time marked 8am. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22732296

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. Emailed digital copy to operator

31B-04-4

Detail 22732297

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02B-04-5

Detail 22392190

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Operator has not marked eggs Benedict on the menu as having an undercooked animal product in it Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22392189

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. All equipment has been removed from market area and changed into an additional seating area. ADA unisex bathroom in prep area has been turned into a storage room. Ice machine has moved from the corner near the dish machine machine to the wall directly to the right next to the kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: No plans have been submitted per the operator Admin Complaint

51-15-4

Detail 22392191

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 76 seats inside Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22217803

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw country fried steaks stored above French fries in reach in freezer in cook line area. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22217815

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced turkey and sliced ham both marked they were prepped on 8/13 in reach in cooler in prep area. See stop sale. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22217810

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced turkey and sliced ham both marked they were prepped on 8/13 in reach in cooler in prep area Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22217816

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. Emailed form to operator Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22217806

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting board in toast area Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 22217814

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22217811

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. All equipment has been removed from market area and changed into an additional seating area. ADA unisex bathroom in prep area has been turned into a storage room. Ice machine has moved from the corner near the dish machine machine to the wall directly to the right next to the kitchen entrance. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22217813

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. Operator printed copy and had employees sign Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22217812

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles in kitchen and front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22217809

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees wearing watches in cook line area while preparing food. Operator had employees remove jewelry. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22217808

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 76 seats inside Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22217807

Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table in cook line area. Operator removed to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22217805

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple sinks throughout kitchen area. Emailed sign to operator. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22217804

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple and celery stored over sliced deli meats in glass door vertical cooler in prep area. Operator discarded sliced meats. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 13

12A-27-4

Detail 21864886

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee preparing eggs cracked egg, touched clean plate without hand wash. Discussed with operator who discussed with employee.

08A-05-6

Detail 21864889

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw country fried steak stored over breaded okra in reach in freezer. Raw sausage over corned beef hash in reach in cooler Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 21864882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili and loaded potato soup in steam table at front counter. Operator moved to stove to rapidly heat. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21864887

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21864892

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Interior of microwave in cook line area

31A-11-4

Detail 21864888

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumped ice into hand wash sink at front counter

11-26-1

Detail 21864893

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.emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21864885

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottles at front counter

12B-07-4

Detail 21864891

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to toaster. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21864881

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station

51-09-4

Detail 21864890

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 49 seats, 76 inside

51-15-4

Detail 21864883

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 49 seats, 76 inside

31B-04-4

Detail 21864884

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by steam tables

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

28-12-4

Detail 21485937

High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator is licensed for 49 seats, has 76 seats.

41-17-4

Detail 21485936

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle at mop sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21485935

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station. Discussed with operator proper air drying. Operator moved cups to properly dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 21485934

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator is licensed for 49 seats, has 76 seats. Provided operator with Seating Change Evaluation Form.

31B-04-4

Detail 21485933

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line Hand wash sink at front counter Emailed sign to operator. Corrective Action Taken

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 21068973

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-06: Hot water side of faucet is still in disrepair Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21068974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing on blue air refrigerator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-06: Time Extended

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 19

12A-16-4

Detail 20902966

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Thee employees walked out door Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 20902957

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher was educated regarding proper hand washing procedures. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20902961

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20902962

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 8:15 am pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); butter pads (75F - Cold Holding) Operator moved food from the cooks line in from the front counter put them in the reach in cooler for a quick cool down. 9:30am pooled eggs (40F - Cold Holding); butter pads (41 - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20902955

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 9:00am grits (120F - Hot Holding) stored in cold oven. 9:15 am grits were reheated (170°F - Reheated) Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20902968

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of stainless steal cleaner stored on ice machine next to ice scoop Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20902969

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Servers dump ice in hand sink. Operator educated staff regarding proper procedures with hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20902967

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20902972

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator filled paper towel dispensers Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20902963

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20902970

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish , ground beef, sausages operator date marked all foods ar time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20902960

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator removed spray bottles from kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20902954

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20902965

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20902959

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee moved medicine and energy drinks to a segregated area. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20902956

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operates removed employees personal items from kitchen. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20902958

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator rewashed tumblers and allowed to air dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20902964

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing on blue air refrigerator Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20902971

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dish washer wash hands and wiped hand with same towel. operator educated staff regarding proper hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20452224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9:00am pooled eggs (50°F - Cold Holding) eggs were moved to reach in cooler for cool down. 9:45 am pooled eggs (43°F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 20452227

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. * can opener Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20452223

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20452226

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20452225

Basic - Interior of *oven and **microwave has accumulation of black substance. Repeat Violation