Papa John's Pizza

11300 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Papa John's Pizza appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

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

By comparison, the average Scottsdale facility scores 95, putting Papa John's Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, no detectable quat sanitizer at dishware surfaces. After inspection of dispenser, dispenser hoses missing proper connections to provide sanitizer for warewashing. Manager order hose parts at time of inspection. Employees will manually dilute quat sanitizer solution to the concentration of 150-400ppm until dispenser is repaired. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day
4-501.114(A-E)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In chemical spray bottles used on cutting boards, quat sanitizer with a concentration >400ppm. Instructed employee to dilute chemical spray bottles to 150-400ppm quat sanitizer solution. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day
7-204.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: ***Second Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM
2-102.12(A)
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The food manager certification for the person in charge was not available for review. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Maintain the food manager certification on site
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap available at the rear kitchen handwash sink. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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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 20, 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 four times, more than any other issue at Papa John's Pizza.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.