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Papa John's Pizza

3927 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Pizza
Last inspected: May 24, 2017
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza nine times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on May 24, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Papa John's Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 24, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Papa John's Pizza squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 MISSING FLOOR TILE BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE FOR EXPOSED SINK AT REAR DISWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALL DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.
41
82
Jul 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
86
Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Dec 10, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE, THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER, AND THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
95
Mar 21, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
38
95
Apr 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL. FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING PEST MONITORING(FOOD PROTECTION)
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVED CLUTTER FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR TO SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
90
Apr 11, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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95
Oct 13, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

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 May 24, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” 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?

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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