Papa John's Pizza

4980 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Papa John's Pizza has six inspections in the public record. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chandler restaurants, the typical score is 95; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Bottom portion of large reach in cold unit holding temperature at 46.1 deg F (according to the min/max thermometer) TCS food items holding out of temperature was discarded or redirected to walk in. Will re-inspect

4-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Observed back employee hand sink in disrepair. Repair to provide hot and cold water

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Door gaskets in disrepair for reach in unit. Replace door gaskets for proper closing

4-501.11

Sep 19, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Observed dough spreader with a mat attached with metal clamps to the bottom and top of the dough spreader. The mat had visible pieces of material coming off at time of inspection. PIC could not remove mat with clamps at time of inspection; a re-inspection will be conducted. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable

4-101.11(A)

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two small plastic containers of cooked sausage in the walk-in cooler with a use by date of 11/5. Observed large plastic container of boneless wings in the prep table reach in cooler with a use by date of 11/5. Observed a small plastic container of salami in the prep table reach in cooler with a use by date of 11/2. Observed a small plastic container of anchovies in the prep table reach in cooler with a use by date of 11/1. All Ready to eat/time and temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection

3-501.18

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed olives in the base of the handwash sink next to the pizza oven. Food should be prepared using the back food prep sink. Person in charge (PIC) will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

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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 Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” 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 Chandler?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chandler average of 95.

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 one violation 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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