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Papa John's

41-17 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: C

Papa John's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Papa John's was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to four.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Papa John's's latest score of 52 falls below the NYC average of 72. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
52
Jun 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
67
Apr 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
86
Jan 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
37
Mar 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Papa John's.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Papa John's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Papa John's inspected?

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

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