Papa John's Pizza

944 S Watson Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Food Production
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Papa John's Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Papa John's Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Buckeye restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink located near the prep-line with degraded caulking and beginning to separate from the wall. The establishment shall maintain equipment fixed to the wall properly sealed at the equipment/wall juncture to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests
4-402.11
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the operator could not produce a Food Protection Manager Certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95

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 Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Buckeye?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Buckeye average of 98.

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 zero 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.

How often is Papa John's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.