Papa Johns

1241-1245 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Papa Johns has three inspections in the public record. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/HOLE IN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE SIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Nov 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2024
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR. DAMAGED WITH OPEN SEAMS, CRACKS, CREVICES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, PILED WOOD, TOILET, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MISSING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Johns?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns.

Has Papa Johns' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Johns have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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