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Papa John's Pizza

A

1829 N Power Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-23-06599

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 18, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 21, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 16, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jun 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2025

Jul 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed cleanability of felt-like dough spreader used in Univex Sprizza and suggested switching to an alternative material in order to facilitate better cleanability and easier sanitization of food contact surfaces.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM was present during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Feb 21, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No CFPM was present during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2024

Mar 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedAward: A,Signer: Kayla W

Jan 18, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

OC inspection conducted with GM Steven M. Establishment was open and operating.Inspection report emailed to Steven M.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select Pay a Fee at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Correct the following items listed prior to the next routine inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request- Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Steven M.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox--- Handwashing. 1) Observed a cutting board sitting on top of the hand sink basin (next to the 3- compartment sink) making the hand sink inaccessible. PIC relocated the cutting board. Hand sinks must be accessible at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1) Provide a 1-inch air gap for the prep sink drain line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 1) Repair/replace the cove base on the outside of the walk-in cooler. Observed tile falling off the base of the walk-in. 2) Provide missing light bulbs underneath the hood. Ensure light bulbs are shielded. 3) Repair the hole on the outside of the walk-in cooler (next to the left side of the entrance door). Repair the walk-in door where the insulation is exposed. 4) Detail clean the hood and door sweep underneath for the walk-in cooler. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →