Papa John's Pizza

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Inspections

1. Dec 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2. Aug 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

3. Nov 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED BASE COVING TILES DAMAGED/MISSING BENEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

4. Dec 2, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

5. May 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

6. Jun 16, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN COOLER

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

   • Not serious Minor

     TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

     Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE SEPERATION OF LIVING AND SLEEPING QUARTERS FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR PREP AREA(COUCH,TOYS,GAMES,BOXING EQUIPMENT)ETC.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

     Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jun 9, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1948356 7/28/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED REAR TOILET NOT MAINTAINED WATER KEEPS RUNNING INTO TOILET AND IS NOW BEING SHUT OFF BY HAND AT SHUT OFF VALVE TO KEEP TOILET FROM RUNNING AND FLUSHING AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN DUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD

   • Not serious Minor

     TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

     MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE SEPERATION OF LIVING AND SLEEPING QUARTERS FROM FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR PREP AREA(COUCH,TOYS,GAMES,BOXING EQUIPMENT)ETC.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

     MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jul 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED REAR TOILET NOT MAINTAINED, WATER KEEPS RUNNING INTO TOILET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

9. Oct 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     FOUND LARGE SOFA AND WORKOUT EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED APPROPRIATELY.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

10. Sep 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Walls in kitchen front prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

11. Sep 4, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Front counter not properly designed. Instructed to extend front counter or install door to prevent any possible customer contamination.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Can opener and slicer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Ventilation covers in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

12. Aug 27, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up left amd middle of sink with food debris and foul smell. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposable of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Front counter not properly designed. Instructed to extend front counter or install door to prevent any possible customer contamination.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Can opener and slicer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Ventilation covers in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

13. Dec 7, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

14. Nov 30, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HAND SINK (2 EXPOSED HAND SINK, TOILET ROOM HAND SINK) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEE. (MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL) CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 1ST COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED KNIFE STORED HANGING IN BETWEEN DRAIN RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND/NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

15. Sep 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR (TOP PART) AND HINGES WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY HOT WATER TANK) ESPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE SMALL PREP COOLER.