Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Public records show five inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Apache Junction restaurant, which scores around 94. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed hose with a spray nozzle attached downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Hoses with spray nozzles must be removed from faucets with AVBs when not in use to prevent the AVB from degrading. Hose was removed from faucet at time of inspection
5-205.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: **REPEAT VIOLATION** Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. Observed no food handlers cards available for any employees. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours and all employees handling food must have food handlers cards. Manager on duty is currently working on being certified. Please provide all employees' food handler cards and CFPM for manager on duty by the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle attached to hose downstream from an AVB at mop sink. Discussed removing sprayer hose at faucet when not in use.* Repeat violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leaking faucet in prep sink. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection. ** Repeat
5-205.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation, no certificate was available upon request. Employees could not provide food handlers cards at time of inspection. Please obtain prior to next routine inspection. ** REPEAT VIOLATION**
2-102.12(A)
82
Apr 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle attached to hose downstream from an AVB at mop sink. Discussed removing sprayer hose at faucet when not in use. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed missing faucet in prep sink causing water to spew out when turned on. Must repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation, no certificate was available upon request. Employees could not provide food handlers cards at time of inspection. Please obtain prior to next routine inspection. **3RD REPEAT VIOLATION**
2-102.12(A)
Storage Refuse, Recyclables and Returnables
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes and empty pizza sauce bags stored directly outside of back door with door cracked open. According to PIC, receptacle were full prior to re-inspection, preventing them from discarding. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents
5-501.110
78
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
Inspector notes: Observed 500 PPM of quat sanitizer in three compartment sink actively being used. PIC drained and re-filled sanitizer at time of inspection to bring sanitizer levels to 200 ppm of Quat sanitizer. Trained employee how to properly fill sanitizer to ensure levels are maintained within range
7-204.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed sprayer nozzle attached to hose downstream from an AVB at mop sink. Discussed removing sprayer hose at faucet when not in use. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed missing faucet in prep sink causing water to spew out when turned on. Must repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips on site at time of inspection. Must obtain test strips by 4.10.25
4-302.14
Storage Refuse, Recyclables and Returnables
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes and empty pizza sauce bags stored directly outside of back door with door cracked open. According to PIC, receptacle were full prior to re-inspection, preventing them from discarding. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents
5-501.110
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation, no certificate was available upon request. Employees could not provide food handlers cards at time of inspection. Please obtain prior to next routine inspection. **3RD REPEAT VIOLATION**
2-102.12(A)
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Employee restroom did not have trash can with lid, please obtain prior to next routine inspection
5-501.17
58
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Observed pizza sauce dated from 10/7 (1 day prior to inspection) with a discard time of 11:01 PM, at 70*F actively being used as pizza sauce. Pizza sauce is allowed at room temperature for a maximum time of 10 hours and was discarded at time of inspection and discussed monitoring labels to ensure TCS foods are discarded according to time as a control policy. After discussion with employee, it was determined that if pizza sauce is left over from previous night, it is stored in walk-in cooler and used for next day
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: Observed employee enter from being outdoors and proceed to handling food without first washing hands
2-301.14
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation
Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm of quat sanitizer in three compartment sink. After observation, it was determined that the sink is filled with the sanitizer water in addition to adding more water, causing the sanitizer to dilute. Trained employee on how to properly fill and test sanitizer to ensure levels are maintained at all times
4-501.114(F1-2)
Fingernails not trimmed or maintained
Inspector notes: Observed employee will long fingernails handling pizza toppings without the use of gloves. Please maintain fingernails short when handling foods without a glove. 2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Addl Notes: Observed employee with long hair assembling a pizza without a hair restraint. Employee restrained hair at time of inspection
2-302.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap available at handwashing station next to three compartment sink
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation, no certificate was available upon request. Also employees could not provide food handlers cards at time of inspection. Please obtain prior to next routine inspection. **repeat violation**
2-102.12(A)
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Employee restroom did not have trash can with lid, please obtain prior to next routine inspection
5-501.17
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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 five 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 five times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.
How does Papa John's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Apache Junction?
Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Apache Junction average of 94.
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 two 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.
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