Papa John's Pizza

5930 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Papa John's Pizza stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. Person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a personal cup and a personal container of food above containers of RTE food such as brownies and cheese sticks in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge to store personal food below items that are sold to the public. Person in charge relocated their food to a different rack, below and separate from other food
3-305.11
90
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
95
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
7-204.11
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
7-204.11
86

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 17, 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 two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix 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 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.