Papa John's Pizza

12 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Pizza

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Papa John's Pizza four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

Apr 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Oct 23, 2023

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

10F

Mar 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10B

10F

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 May 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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 Pizza.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

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.

How often is Papa John's Pizza inspected?

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

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