Papa John's

89-53 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Queens, NY 11427
Pizza
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Papa John's three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
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
90
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
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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
86
Apr 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three 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 two times, more than any other issue at Papa John's.

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

Papa John's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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

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

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 roughly once per year on average.