Papa John's Pizza

1599 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
Pizza
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Papa John's Pizza is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical North Providence restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the ware washing area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the ware washing area was lacking signage.
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back door, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
74
Dec 23, 2024
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the bathroom is in poor repair, observed missing tiles. PIC informed.
6-501.11
95

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 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

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

No. Recent inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

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.