Papa John's Pizza

23359 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Scottsdale restaurant, which scores around 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Second Consecutive Violation. Establishment does not have written procedures on cleaning bodily fluids in food establishment. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Via email, provided Maricopa County bodily fluids clean up procedures. Recommended obtaining bodily fluids clean up kit
2-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Third 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. Via email, provided weblink to obtain food manager certification. 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)
Rinsing Procedures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At in use 3-compartment sink, employee washed dishware then immediately placed in sanitizer solution without a proper rinse step. Instructed employee on proper warewashing procedures, with a wash, rinse, and sanitize step. Washed UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures: (A) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before SANITIZING if using: (1) A 3-compartment sink
4-603.16
82
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have written procedures on cleaning bodily fluids in food establishment. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Via email, provided Maricopa County bodily fluids clean up procedures. Recommended obtaining bodily fluids clean up kit
2-501.11
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. 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)
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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 Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” 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 Scottsdale?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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.