Papa's Pizza Company
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Papa's Pizza Company 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Mission Hill restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Desserts in retail refrigerator for self-service without labels. Provide complete labels for all self-service items.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight visible under exterior door in back hallway. Provide door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsinks observed leaking. Repair Additional handsinks observed operating in compliance with Health Code
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile missing above pizza prep station. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsinks observed leaking. Repair Additional handsinks observed operating in compliance with Health Code
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile missing above pizza prep station. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Dessert slices packaged in individual containers for self serve observed without lables. Provide Multiples squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original container.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed without handcleanser. Provide and maintain to minimize contamination by hands. More available handsinks close by observed in compliance (corrected on site) Observed additional handwashing by staff.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at the sub/wrap station observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 3.21.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner company
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples squeze bottles and bulk bins observed without lables. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sitcker observed expired March 19 2024. Provide updated sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at the sub/wrap station observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restrainits while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post all ' Hand washing only" signs at all designated hand sink locations as discussed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove vents above the char grill and clean to rtemove all the blackened soils where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Returned food and re-service of food (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all open / exposed cheeses and cold cuts in the refrigeration units are being covered during extended periods of refrigeration storage - keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage especially in the cellar
590.003/3-306.14-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all menu items offered under cooked are clearly identified on the menu as we discussed during inspection [ all menus including the internet and web sites ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Individually packaged desserts available for retail sale do not have any labels to identify the product nor the ingredients they are made from - address
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - all in place cooking equipmemt -exterior of the bulk food storage bins and their lids - table tops and shelving units underneath the prep tables from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the entire ceiling area above the ice machine is properly sealed as discussed to reduce potential contamination [ clean - smoothe durable - non absorbant ]
590.006/6-201.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean filters where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food storage containers to properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All employees working with foods shall have on proper hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
50
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up seperate sanitizing buckets for raw foods sections and then another for raedy to eat foods as discussed during inspection
590.003/3-304.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches when being stored including the walk-in refrigerated unit
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Individually packaged desserts avaialable for retail sale in the self service small refrigerated coca-cola case is missing some of the ingredients on the list of labels address
590.003/3-602.11-C
86
May 2, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensur all foods offered undercooked on the in house menu boards are clearly and properly identified as discussed with the disclosure and reminders
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Commercially prepared dessets out for self service in the single door refrigeration unit do not have any labels on the individual items stating a list of ingredients - remove and provide as discussed to reduce a potential allergen reaction
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: several in use wiping cloths discarded over sinks and pieces of equipment - discontinue as di8scussed and maintain in a segragated and clean area away from foods and food service
590.004/4-901.12-C
Dry cleaning-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all fefrigeration and freezer units where needed - exterior of all cooking equipment exterior of the bulk food containers and exterior of all sinks from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-603.11-C
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue placing inj use iping cloths alongside the basin of the handsinks in the kitchen - kkep clean and free from clutter and dberis during all hours of operation
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing solutions as discussed - ready to eat foods / ra foods - seperate wiping cloths as well as sanitizing solutions
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa's Pizza Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa's Pizza Company on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa's Pizza Company?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa's Pizza Company.
How does Papa's Pizza Company compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Papa's Pizza Company most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Papa's Pizza Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa's Pizza Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa's Pizza Company 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's Pizza Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa's Pizza Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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