Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jul 28, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Papa John's Pizza is from Jul 28, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTERS ON GROUND, SCATTERED ABOUT. OBSERVED DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT FULLY CLOSED DUE TO OVERFILLED CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AROUND DUMPSTERS AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICKUP OR NUMBER OF DUMPSTERS IN ORDER TO KEEP GARBAGE AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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* 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 are being served and prepared-Ham 37.4 F. Also, so city of chicago certified food manager certificate not posted in plain view. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and city of chicago certificate must be post. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter not properly installed or maintained. Instructed to extend counter to enclose food prep area from customers waiting area.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Slicer and can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize after each use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in corners 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: Rubber coving missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing coving.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to insstall self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain.
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Mar 20, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not maintained, cleaned or rodent proofed. Observed garbage dumpster with overflowing garbage, lids completely elevated and will not closed, due food and various paper debris overflowing from dumpster, and lids not tight fitting. Instructed to keep garbage area cleaned, maintained and rodent and insect proofed to prevent rodent nuisance and have lids closed and tight fitting at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* 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 are being served and prepared- . Also, so city of chicago certified food manager certificate not posted in plain view. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and city of chicago certificate must be post. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter not properly installed or maintained. Instructed to extend counter to enclose food prep area from customers waiting area.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Slicer and can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize after each use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in corners 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: Rubber coving missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing coving.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to insstall self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain.
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Mar 15, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment 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: Coving along wallbase behind storage rack not maintained. Instructed to reseal coving.
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Dec 14, 2010
Not Ready
No violations found.
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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 Jul 28, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.
Has Papa John's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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.
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