Papa John's

475 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Papa John's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
78
May 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67
Jan 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jan 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's.

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

Papa John's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Papa John's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's is inspected around two times per year on average.