Papa John's Pizza

43-04 National Street, Queens, NY 11368
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Papa John's Pizza, the earliest from 2023. Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Papa John's Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
78
Jan 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

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 Jan 28, 2026. 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 Queens?

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Papa John's Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?

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