Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza nine times, with records going back to 2014. Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on Aug 7, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Papa John's Pizza dates to Aug 7, 2020.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET NOT FLUSHING/BACKED UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. TAGGED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOMS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD. PREPARES PIZZAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LID OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11-OBSERVED BATHROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (RIGHT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS CANNOT BE HELD FOR STORAGE AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. SLICED MEATBALLS AT 44.1F WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COST $6.00, PHILLYSTEAK AT 44.6F WEIGHING 10 LBS APPROXIMATE COST OF $20.00, SAUSAGE AT 44.4F WEIGHING 10 LBS APPROXIMATE COST OF $15.00 AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.3F WEIGHING 5 LBS APPROXIMATE COST $4.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS IMMEDIATELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 10/23/17- INSPECTION REPORT #2102359. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM CLOSET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GASKETS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INSTALL GASKETS SO FOOD ITEMS CAN HOLD PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (RIGHT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 23, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PIZZA PREP COOLER FOUND AT 45.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PEPPERONI AT 46.4F. REPAIRMAN FIXED THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION AND COOLER REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 39.1 AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PEPPERONI AT 46.4F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 46.2F, CANADIAN BACON AT 45F. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS TOTAL DISCARDED WITH AND ESTIMATED VALUE OF $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS PEPPERONI AT 46.4F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 3-20-17 IS NOT POSTED OR ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
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: BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS FOUND NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE. FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH CLEAN POTS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE PAPER TOWELS AND BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. STAFF REMOVED UTENSILS AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST 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: CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 28, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DEBRIS CATCHER UNDER THE PIZZA CONVEYOR OVEN TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR IN THE PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER/HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET SOILED WITH DEAD BUGS AND STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GLUE TRAPS COVERED WITH DEAD BUGS, REMOVE THE STAGNANT WATER AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: SOUTH WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEE NOT MAINTAINED.TOILET BOWL HAS NO FLUSHING HANDLE AND NO RUNNING WATER,WASHBOWL BOWLS HAS HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, HOWEVER THE SINK, TOILET BOWL AND THE ROOM IS USED FOR STORAGE:TWO PIECES OF TOWEL RACK,SHOES,YELLOW PLASTIC INSIDE THE WASHBOWL.THE ROOM IS FULL OF ITEMS: BIKES,RUBBER,MATS,METAL SHELVES AND ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS REPAIR TOILET BOWL AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT SAID TOILET BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK A SEWAGE FOUL ODOR IS RELEASED FROM UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND MAINTAIN. SOUTH WASHROOM DOOR NOT MAINTAINED,DOOR TUMBLER IS REMOVED FROM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,UNDER TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE PEPSI REACH-IN COOLER,UNDER TABLES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,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: HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE WASHROOM DOOR,NORTH SIDE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB AT SOUTH WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT NORTH WASHROOM BY THE REAR SIDE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP COOLER,NORTH WALL SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 23, 2014
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 Aug 7, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” 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?
No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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