Papa John's Pizza

5045 W Baseline Rd, Laveen, AZ 85339
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Papa John's Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Papa John's Pizza's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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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
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed weather seal on backdoor torn and worn out in places with gaps exposed to outside. Discussed with PIC that it is required to protect physical facility from exposure to outside and keep pests from entering in facility
6-202.15
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacle in employee unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms
5-501.17
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed broken and missing pieces of tile on floor at backdoor. Discussed with PIC that floor required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable
6-201.13
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms
5-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed plastic curtain in walk-in cooler are torn and missing, and the backdoor has buildup of dirt debris and peeling paint. Discussed with PIC that facility needs to be cleaned frequently, walls, doors and floors need to be smooth, cleanable and in good repair
6-501.11
90
Jan 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
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 Feb 10, 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 three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Laveen average of 95.

Has Papa John's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.