Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2017
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Score
Papa John's Pizza has been inspected five times since 2014. On Feb 24, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Papa John's Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 24, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Papa John's Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS MISSING PAPER TOWELS OR A HAND DRYING DEVICE. HAND SOAP AND APPROVED DRYING DEVICE(PAPER TOWELS OR AUTOMATIC HAND DRYERS) ARE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND DUST ON THE CEILING VENT OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT PREPARING FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED:CHICKEN WINGS,SAUSAGE,CHEESE ETC. ALSO NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE,NO ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-27-15,REPORT#1454277 #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRONG FOUL ODOR RELEASED FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED OR FAUCET IS TURNED ON FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS WHERE WALLS MEET THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BATHROOM VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS WHERE WALLS MEET THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND UNUSED TRAYS STACKED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BATHROOM VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Feb 24, 2017. 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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