Papa John's Pizza

4232 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Papa John's Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The city-wide average is 97, putting Papa John's Pizza squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observ ed employee handle pizza boxes and help customer and return to making pizzas without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Observed employees washing hands as needed

2-301.14

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer water for wiping cloths along prep line with 0 ppm Quat based santizer. Sanitizers must be checked and switched out during the day. Wiping cloths being used on surfaces that are covered with flour will dilute faster than other surfaces. Sanitizer bucked was exchanged and fxed to be between 150 - 400 ppm

3-304.14

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Sponges Use Limitation

Inspector notes: Observed sponges at three compartment sink. Sponges are not approved for cleaning food contact surfaces

4-101.16

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 Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

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 three times per year on average.

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