Papa John's Pizza

7040 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza six times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provision at hand wash sink by the prep line

6-301.12

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed insufficient lighting inside the walk-in cooler. Observed missing light bulb at the interior wall entrance and overhead interior light bulb with less than 108 lux. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units

6-303.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food splatter, food pieces, and organic matter, under and around equipment on cook line, under storage racks and other areas of the establishment. Clean more frequently

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection

2-102.12(A)

Jan 13, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids or bodily fluild clean up kit

2-501.11

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed insufficent hot water availablility at both hand wash sinks by the prep cooler and the three compartment sink. Hot water was not supplied on demand and did not exceed 94F after prolonged water flow. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Re-inspection by 01/13/25

5-202.12(A)

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed gaps and separation of the tile along the floor wall junction by the front hand wash sink and floor drain

6-201.13

Jul 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 one violation 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 four times per year on average.

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