Papa John's Pizza

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Inspections

1. Dec 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (LASAGNA) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS UNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVES THAT ARE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

2. Sep 15, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

3. Sep 8, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE - NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) FOUND ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH RECENT INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

4. Mar 17, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP/REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Oct 16, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

6. Oct 14, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO CURRENT, VALID PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, COMPLETE WITH CONTRACT, SERVICE INVOICES, IDPH LICENSE, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, AND FLYING AROUND THE REAR OF PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERIVICE TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PREP AREA (WALKWAY TO PREP). MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN OR HEAVILY SOILED GASKET AROUND DOOR OF WALKIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRI. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED HOT WATER UNAVAILABE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ HAND SINK IS 95.2F; 3 COMPARTMENT SIN IS 94.9F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 100F AT HAND SINK, AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ON TO FLOOR FROM PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 5-402.13 FOR CITATION.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     52 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 1 COMPARTMENT TO OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO CORRECTLY CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IS NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE, AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. ALL THE CERTIFIED MANGERS OF THIS FACILITY MUST OBTAIN VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -