Papa John's Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: There was an employee drink stored on the oven prep table in an unapproved container.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: The gaskets were damaged to the make unit.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: A floor tile was damaged near the pizza oven.

Aug 1, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Water not draining proper in the mop sink. Plase repair plumbing for the mop sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Damaged wall by the mop sink. Repair wall around the mop sink to prevent mold. Ceiling tiles damaged/ stained over the Map display. Replace and/or repair damaged and missing tiles.

Jan 18, 2024

Food Service Establishment Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Container of pizza boxes on kitchen floor

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Build up on screen and keybord hanging above prepline

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Hole in wall near oven. Build up on kitchen floor near prepline

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: No lid for open container of peppers on prep table

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Papa John's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Papa John's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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