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Papa John's Pizza

1225 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Papa John's Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

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

Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The manager present at the time of inspection was not able to provide a Food Service Manager Certification or any Food Service Worker Certificates. A person in charge with a Food Service Manager Certification is required to be present at all hours of the operation. Additionally, all staff must have Food Service Worker Certificates with-in 30 days of hire. This is a second repeated violation
2-102.12(A)
95
Feb 10, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probing thermometer available to check product temperatures. Provide proof of purchase to the Department with-in 10 days
4-302.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The manager present at the time of inspection was not able to provide a Food Service Manager Certification or any Food Service Worker Certificates. A person in charge with a Food Service Manager Certification is required to be present at all hours of the operation. Additionally, all staff must have Food Service Worker Certificates with-in 30 days of hire. This is a second repeated violation
2-102.12(A)
86
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: No probing thermometer available to check product temperatures. Provide proof of purchase to the Department with-in 10 days
4-302.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee with an open can drink in the back area where food was being prepped. Covered drinks with a lid and straw placed in an area away from potential contamination are allowed. The drink was removed from the area at the time of inspection
2-401.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The manager present at the time of inspection was not able to provide a Food Service Manager Certification or any Food Service Worker Certificates. A person in charge with a Food Service Manager Certification is required to be present at all hours of the operation. Additionally, all staff must have Food Service Worker Certificates with-in 30 days of hire. This is a second repeated violation
2-102.12(A)
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC remove pepper from pepper container with bare hands to place in container beside pizza. Inspector instructed PIC to remove pepper and place another pepper in box with cooked pizza using proper methods. PIC then placed another pepper in box using tongs
3-301.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to provide proof of certified food service manager. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and have available at establishment. This is the second consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed knife strip in back area above the three-compartment sink showing signs of wear. Repair or replace the knife strip
4-602.13
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Manager was not able to provide proof of food service manager. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and leave copy at establishment
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed faucet loose for the bathroom hot and cold water is available and dispensing from faucet. Repair fauct
5-205.15(B)
90
Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer strips were not available for testing sanitizer solution for three compartment sink. Obtain sanitizer strips. Will re-inspect
4-302.14
90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Piercing blade of can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. PIC placed in dishwashing area during inspection
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer strips were not available for testing sanitizer solution for three compartment sink. Obtain sanitizer strips. Will re-inspect
4-302.14
82

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 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 Mesa?

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three 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 six times per year on average.

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