Papa Joe's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Papa Joe's Pizza has 18 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Papa Joe's Pizza trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD PAST 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. 2 CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WERE OBSERVED WITH DISCARD DATES OF 1/5 AND 1/12 ON 1/23/2025. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO NOT KEEP PREPARED TCS ITEMS PAST ALLOWABLE RANGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 4 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 2, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A SERVING TONG INSIDE THE COLESLAW CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH DIRT, CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11 NOTED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY GREASE TRAP ON PREMISEAT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE TRAP.
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASETRAP AND CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PRECLUDE ACCUMULATION OF RESIDUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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Jul 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Jul 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14-OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Jul 21, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 48.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE LATER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED ISSUE.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 51.8F INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER. MARINARA SAUCE FOUND AT 45.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 48.9F, SLICED PEPPERONI FOUND AT 48.2F, CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 43.9F AND SLICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 45.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS AT A COST OF $170.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 125.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. THERE WAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HANDWASHING SINK THAT HAS A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Apr 5, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN BY THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNSER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOKED LINE AND CONNECTING TUBED WIT GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCCUMULATED, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEED DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER'S TRANING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING CLASS FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler door tracks, lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in prep area that had broken, damaged floor tiles, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Apr 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by prep table and by mop sink area in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1561937 ISSUED ON 08-06-2015. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH AROUND GREASE BOX IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 6, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-CHICKEN AT 40.5 F IS BEING SERVED OR PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IWTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, DEEP FRYER CABINET STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, EXAUST HOOD FILTERS AND BACK OF COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLER SHELVES, AND FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA BROKEN IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. OINSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNDER THE PIZZA PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK HOLDING OREGANO, CORN MEAL AND FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR SO AS TO PROPERLY FIT DOOR FRAME. INTERIOR DOOR JUST IN FRONT OF ABOVE STATED DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THE TIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPALCE MISSING EXHAUST VENT COVER IN THE RESTROOM AT THE CEILING ABOVE THE WINDOW. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH CEILING FANS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. FOUND SAID FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE EASY TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REAPIR AND SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MOP SINK. IT IS NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME AND DATE ETC INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE (PEALING PAINT ON SHELVES), SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT DUST AND DEBRIS AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS AND DRAINS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH WATER UNDERNEATH SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN FANS WITH DUST INSIDE SERVICE COOLER, FANS INSIDE FREEZER, FANS CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated, labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had damaged, deep cuts, shall be replaced/repair.,damaged caulk in bathroom sink shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving, bsmt., storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas under storage shelving, cooking equipment, bsmt storage areas, office areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt storage areas had peeling paint, holes, shall be repair sealed, walls that had peeling paint in bsmt. storage areas shall be repair/sealed. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas need cleaning(detailed).Peeling paint by prep table shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt. storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, deep fryer cabinets, fan covers and exterior behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in basement, behind equipment, inside walk-in unit and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Joe's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Joe's Pizza on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Joe's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Papa Joe's Pizza.
Has Papa Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papa Joe's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa Joe's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Papa Joe's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Joe's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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