Papa John's

133-38 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Papa John's, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus three before.

The pattern that stands out is food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor, which has been cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Papa John's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Sep 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

04A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

Feb 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Apr 4, 2023

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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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 one violation compared to about three previously.

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 around two times per year on average.

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