Papa John's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Papa John's Pizza, located at 1813 E Southern Ave in Tempe, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on April 13, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified three major and two minor violations, including issues related to a Certified Food Protection Manager, clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events, and hand drying provision. While this most recent inspection indicated moderate risk, Papa John's Pizza has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded evaluations.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 23, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 21, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Apr 13, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on display. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit/fecal clean up kit or clean up instructions. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Maricopa County Vomit and Fecal Clean Up Guidance provided to PIC at time of inspection
2-501.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at hand sinks by prep table, 3 bay sink, and in restroom. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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
6-301.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle used as a working container for sanitizer with no label. PIC attached label at time of inspection. All chemical containers need proper labeling at all times
7-102.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed drain line from the prep sink going below flood rim of the floor sink, creating an air break instead of an air gap. Discussed with the PIC that the drain line must be at least 1 inch above the floor drain
5-205.15(B)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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