Papa Johns Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2021
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Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Papa Johns Pizza stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Papa Johns Pizza dates to Mar 10, 2021.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE DRAINPIPE OF SHARED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL AND FLOOR SURFACE AREAS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE DRAINPIPE OF SHARED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL AND FLOOR SURFACE AREAS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 8, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION HAD NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE ON ANY SHIFT; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #36 OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON WALK IN COOLER, AND REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER TO MEASURE ACCURATE TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. #53 OBSERVED SLIDING RESTROOM DOOR ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR ON RESTROOM. #53 OBSERVED OPEN TRASH CAN IN RESTROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LID. #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIO. #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERANL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON WALK IN COOLER, AND REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER TO MEASURE ACCURATE TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIDING RESTROOM DOOR ON PREMISE. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR ON RESTROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN TRASH CAN IN RESTROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 19, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON CUTTING TABLE IN REAR PREP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN CUSTOMERS DINING AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL TRIM ON WALL IN PREP AREA NEXT TO THE COMPUTER DESK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 24, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RUNNING LUKE WARM (85'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER (102'F), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED BRICK BASEBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES WAS LICENSED WITH (2) BATHROOMS, ONE WAS REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL BATHROOM, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED BRICK BASEBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP IN MENS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP DISPENSER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN YOGURT LOCATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS AND DOORS INBETWEEN PIZZA AND YOGURT LOCATIONS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING/CRACKED WALL BASE TILES ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL SMALL HOLES IN WALL ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DIFFICULT TO TURN ON, STRIPPED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS FROM PREVIOUS DAY. INSTD TO WEAR CLEAN APPAREL.
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Aug 24, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID TO DEEP FREEZER, AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE FREEZER UNIT(WHICH IS A RESULT OF THE LID NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY TO PREVENT WARM AIR FROM GETTING INSIDE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CUTTING BOARD ON REAR DISH WASHING AREA(PAPA JOHNS), INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS, ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS(IN YOGENFRUZ PREP AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL DISH WASHING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN BOTH OPERATIONS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEAL AND REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND LOOSE BASE BOARDS, AND RESEAL ALL LOOSE WALL CORNER JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT PAPA JOHNS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RETRAINTS IN BOTH OPERATIONS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATUTRE. REPAIRMAN ON PREMISES WORKING ON UNIT UPON ARRIVAL. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS NOT CHECKED BY STAFF ONCE UNIT WAS FOUND TO BE RUNNING WARM, AND MOST OF THE PRODUCTS NORMALLY STORED IN TOP CONDIMENT SECTIONS OF UNIT WERE LEFT IN UNIT AND FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 49F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND ALLOW THE REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN TO FINISH REPAIRING UNIT BEFORE PLACING ANY NEW PRODUCTS IN UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PEPPERONI-54.1F, CHICKEN-54.3F, TURKEY-54.6F, CUT TOMATOES-54.1F, CUT TOMATOES-52.3F, HAM-54.5F, SAUSAGE-54.1F, CHICKEN WINGS-56.4F, SAUSAGE-54.5F, CHICKEN NUGGETS-51.1F. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DISCARDED). ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STOREDAND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 15LB VALUED AT $180 DISCARDED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 35 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED IN YOGENFRUZ PREP AREA ON WALLS, ON CEILING, ON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT(ICE MAKING EQUIPMENT), FLYING IN THE AIR IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND 4 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM . 10 ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA OF PAPA JOHNS WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR, AND 3 LARGE FLIES IN DINING AREA IN PAPA JOHNS SEATING AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID TO DEEP FREEZER, AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE FREEZER UNIT(WHICH IS A RESULT OF THE LID NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY TO PREVENT WARM AIR FROM GETTING INSIDE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CUTTING BOARD ON REAR DISH WASHING AREA(PAPA JOHNS), INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS, ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS(IN YOGENFRUZ PREP AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL DISH WASHING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN BOTH OPERATIONS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEAL AND REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND LOOSE BASE BOARDS, AND RESEAL ALL LOOSE WALL CORNER JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT PAPA JOHNS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RETRAINTS IN BOTH OPERATIONS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE YOGENFRUZ PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE MOP SINK BASIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON THE PAPA JOHNS SIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. (YOGENFRUZ SIDE)
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE RECEPTACLE LIDS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE THE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. (PORK,PIZZA) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE YOGENFRUZ PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND THE MOP SINK BASIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON THE PAPA JOHNS SIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. (YOGENFRUZ SIDE)
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(PORK,BEEF,CHICKEN) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN FROZEN YOGURT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS IN FROZEN YOGURT PREP AREA AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILET IN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER CABINET IN YOGENFRUZ WHERE ONE MACHINE SITS; CLEAN AREA TO ELIMINATE ODOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN YOGENFRUZ ABOVE COUNTER AREA. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Jul 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON THE PAPA JOHN'S SIDE AS WELL AS ON THE YOGENFRUTZ SIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Mar 2, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2011
Expansion
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS SNEEZE GUARD.
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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. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKER. MACHINE IS TAGGED, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION WHEN READY.
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Jan 26, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns Pizza on file is from Mar 10, 2021. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Johns Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Papa Johns Pizza.
Has Papa Johns Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Johns Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa Johns 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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