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Papa John's Pizza

5857 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Papa John's Pizza is from Feb 28, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Papa John's Pizza's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CORNERS OF WALK IN COOLER BASEBOARDS. MUST SEAL AND/OR REMOVE OPENINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Feb 14, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/7/12 (1227360) NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES, STAINS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN OR REPLACE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MEASURING CUPS FOR PIZZA INGREDIENTS IMPROPERLY STORED IN COMPLETELY IN INGREDIENTS. INSTD TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY
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Jun 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. 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 SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTSLL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET TANK COVER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2011
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED TO SEPERATE THE FRONT PREP AREA SO CUSTOMERS DONT WALK INTO THE PREP AREA.
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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 28, 2014. 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 two 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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