Papa John's

5804 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show five inspections at Papa John's stretching back to 2022. Papa John's was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Dec 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dec 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Sep 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five 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 five times, more than any other issue at Papa John's.

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

Papa John's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn 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 medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Papa John's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's is inspected roughly once per year on average.