Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2011, Papa John's Pizza has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Papa John's Pizza is from Jul 25, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CEILING VENT IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM ,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Feb 18, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. CEILING VENT BY THE OFFICE AND BY THE EXIT DOOR, VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING( WITH DUST BUILD-UP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON BASEMENT STAIRWAY. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 5, 2014
Complaint
10 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: ON PREMISES FOR 311 COMPLAINT REGARDING HAND WASHING PRACTICES. OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING STATIONS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER SANITARY DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE NEAR EVERY HAND WASHING FACILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE WE WERE STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED THAT LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA, AND SAUSAGE IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 3 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES ARE POSTED ON WALL BUT NONE ARE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT # 1092652 DATED 10/4/13 POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IS TO BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH FLOUR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BY THE WATER HEATER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE SAME AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. CEILING VENT BY THE OFFICE AND BY THE EXIT DOOR, VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING( WITH DUST BUILD-UP).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON BASEMENT STAIRWAY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2013
Routine
2 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 NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZAS, CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN POPPERS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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90
Oct 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2011
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 25, 2014. The public record contains seven 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 four 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 five 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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