Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Papa John's Pizza's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (LASAGNA) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS UNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVES THAT ARE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE - NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) FOUND ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH RECENT INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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74
Mar 17, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP/REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 16, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2020
License
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ON TO FLOOR FROM PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 5-402.13 FOR CITATION.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER UNAVAILABE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ HAND SINK IS 95.2F; 3 COMPARTMENT SIN IS 94.9F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 100F AT HAND SINK, AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 52 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 1 COMPARTMENT TO OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO CORRECTLY CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT, VALID PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, COMPLETE WITH CONTRACT, SERVICE INVOICES, IDPH LICENSE, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, AND FLYING AROUND THE REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERIVICE TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. 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 TORN OR HEAVILY SOILED GASKET AROUND DOOR OF WALKIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRI. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IS NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE, AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. ALL THE CERTIFIED MANGERS OF THIS FACILITY MUST OBTAIN VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PREP AREA (WALKWAY TO PREP). MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 22, 2020
License
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SINK TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN WATER, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ORGANIC DEBRIS ON/INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IS NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE, AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. ALL THE CERTIFIED MANGERS OF THIS FACILITY MUST OBTAIN VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Dec 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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67
Dec 3, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST 2 PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS IN THE BOOK ARE DATED 2/4/19 AND 4/23/18. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 SERVICE VISITS PER YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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45
Dec 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, LOCATED IN 4 DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER: 46.4F, 5 LBS OF BREADED FRIED CHICKEN BITES, AT A VALUE OF $34.00 46.7F, 6 LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN WINGS, AT A VALUE OF$ 44.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 11 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $78.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, COOKED GROUND BEEF, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1946935, DATE: 07/21/2016, NOT CORRECTED. 33 OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN TOP OF PIZZA OVEN. 34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED/BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND DRAIN, AND A CLEAR SLIME INSIDE DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS BY RE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE OF FRONT LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON HOOD VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE CONVEYOR BELT OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIGHT BURNED OUT UNDER HOOD VENT SYSTEM DIRECTLY ABOVE CONVEYOR BELT OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN 4 DOOR TRUE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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74
Jul 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, CHICKEN WINGS 39.8*F , RED SAUCE 40.8*F IN CONDIMENT COOLER HOT PIZZA 189*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN TOP OF PIZZA OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED/BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND DRAIN, AND A CLEAR SLIME INSIDE DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM CEILING VENT FAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, CHEESE,ETC.) 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: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2012
License
5 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: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HANDPAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS,INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.WE OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH INADEQUATE PROTECTION AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION SEE PICTURE ATTACHED.WILL REFER TO THE CHIEF SANITARIAN FOR APPROVAL.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION MISSING I.E. A DETAILED MAP LOCATOR INDICATING PEST CONTROL SERVICES/DEVICES AND FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CTATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED FOUND LITTER ON GROUNDS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 .NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND ALL INTERIOR GASKETS OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS,3 COMP SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR THIS LOCATION PAPA JOHNS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS ON SITE AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TOXIC MATERIAL THAT WAS FOUND BINSIDE SAID SINKS.
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78
Feb 10, 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 Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited eight 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 five violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Papa John's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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