Papa John's Pizza

540 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Papa John's Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Phoenix restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled pizza slicer being stored inside the handsink basin located on the cook line. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. 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. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: No procedures available for vomiting and diarrheal events at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3-bay sink used to clean utensils with quaternary ammonium used as sanitizer. Tested sanitizer concentration at over 500ppm with on-site test strips. Person in charge (PIC) diluted sanitizer down to 200ppm at time. Discussed maintaining proper concentration of sanitizer with PIC

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed person in charge with no CFPM certificate on site. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee use bare hand contact to stabilize RTE (Ready-To-Eat) cooked pepperoni pizza onto spatula at time of inspection. Employee was stopped from operating to review proper handling of RTE food items. Employee stated they had washed hands properly prior but was informed that bare hand contact with RTE food is prohibited. Discussed with PIC and employee in question that proper use of suitable utensils is required should they operate without gloves. Observed employee operate without bare hand contact and proper usage of spatula at time of inspection. Suggested glove usage as best practice to eliminate contamination from the hands

3-301.11(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed static conveying sewage in floor sink located directly below food prep sink located by ware washing area. Observed no piping being drained to floor sink in question. PIC stated sewage is due to overflow of another floor sink below 3-comp sink sewage time from time when proper drainage is blocked due to food debris build-up in said floor sink. Sewage must be properly conveyed at all times and waste lines must be maintained to accommodate use of sink fixtures draining to them. Repair system to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

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 18, 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 86 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.

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