Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2014
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Score
Papa John's Pizza has been inspected nine times since 2012. On Jul 28, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Papa John's Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 28, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.
Papa John's Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2014
Routine
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. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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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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Sep 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous serious violation #24 not corrected: 08-26-2013, report #1361292: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink and raw sewer gas odor through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate plumbing. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed outside garbage dumpsters oveflowing with garbage and debris and lids not tight fitting to prevent rodent or insect entry. Instructed to have dumspter lids tight fitting at all time to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. 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-Sausage at 37.9 F is being served and prepared. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: See violation #14.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting board, can opener attached to prep table, prep table, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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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: Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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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 install self closing device.
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Aug 26, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate plumbing. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting board, can opener attached to prep table, and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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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.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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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 install self closing device.
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May 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage, preparation display and service. Front counter not extended to protect food preparation area against possible contamination of customers. Instructed to extend front counter to prevent customer access.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING TRASH MUST NOTIFY CO FOR DISPOSAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Plumber puddy inside three compartment sink around drain opening. Instructed to remove toxic plumbers puddy.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles and contractor equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detal clean premises.
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May 24, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Four door prep cooler at internal temperature of 43.7 F. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage, preparation display and service. Front counter not extended to protect food preparation area against possible contamination of customers. Instructed to extend front counter to prevent customer access.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided through-out premises. Contractors on premises installed light fixtures. Instructed to have all light working.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Plumber puddy inside three compartment sink around drain opening. Instructed to remove toxic plumbers puddy.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles and contractor equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detal clean premises.
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May 21, 2012
License
No violations found.
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May 7, 2012
License
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 nine 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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