Papa John's Pizza

4302 E Ray Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “hand drying provision” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Papa John's Pizza's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the back hand sink. Manager refilled the empty container. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed nobody present that has a food manager license. Ensure there is someone present for each shift that has a food manager license
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed back door open. Manager said they leave it open for airflow and it gets hot with the ovens. I talked to manager about outer openings rules. Manager closed the back door. Ensure the outer doors are self closing, and tight fitting and not propped open for the day
6-202.15
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the back hand sink. Manager refilled the container. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times
6-301.12
90

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, “hand drying provision” 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 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 three times per year on average.