Papa John's Pizza
A1225 W Main St, Mesa 85201
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86536
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history12 on record
2026
Mar 27, 2026RoutinecleanA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 17, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon Re-Inspection all other violations observed on the previous inspection have been corrected. The establishment has obtained a probing thermometer. Report was emailed.
Inspector's notes
The manager present at the time of inspection was not able to provide a Food Service Manager Certification or any Food Service Worker Certificates. A person in charge with a Food Service Manager Certification is required to be present at all hours of the operation. Additionally, all staff must have Food Service Worker Certificates with-in 30 days of hire. This is a second repeated violation. Corrective Action: Correct at once. Per Manager they are in the process of signing up for a FSM course.
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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 9, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon Re-Inspection the violations noted were not corrected. Another Re-Inspection is scheduled for 2/17/26.
Inspector's notes
The manager present at the time of inspection was not able to provide a Food Service Manager Certification or any Food Service Worker Certificates. A person in charge with a Food Service Manager Certification is required to be present at all hours of the operation. Additionally, all staff must have Food Service Worker Certificates with-in 30 days of hire. This is a second repeated violation. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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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
Inspector's notes
No probing thermometer available to check product temperatures. Provide proof of purchase to the Department with-in 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 2/17/26.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Jan 27, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.The dough spreaders being used in this establishment are not easily cleanable and are not approved by the food code. Dough spreaders that are smooth and easily cleanable must be installed and used prior to your next routine inspection, or the first quarter of 2026.
Inspector's notes
The manager present at the time of inspection was not able to provide a Food Service Manager Certification or any Food Service Worker Certificates. A person in charge with a Food Service Manager Certification is required to be present at all hours of the operation. Additionally, all staff must have Food Service Worker Certificates with-in 30 days of hire. This is a second repeated violation. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed an employee with an open can drink in the back area where food was being prepped. Covered drinks with a lid and straw placed in an area away from potential contamination are allowed. The drink was removed from the area at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
No probing thermometer available to check product temperatures. Provide proof of purchase to the Department with-in 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection by 2/7/26.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
2025
Jul 28, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report
Inspector's notes
PIC was unable to provide proof of certified food service manager. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and have available at establishment. This is the second consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed PIC remove pepper from pepper container with bare hands to place in container beside pizza. Inspector instructed PIC to remove pepper and place another pepper in box with cooked pizza using proper methods. PIC then placed another pepper in box using tongs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed knife strip in back area above the three-compartment sink showing signs of wear. Repair or replace the knife strip. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Apr 29, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed
Inspector's notes
Manager was not able to provide proof of food service manager. Obtain certification from an accredited agency and leave copy at establishment. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed faucet loose for the bathroom hot and cold water is available and dispensing from faucet. Repair fauct Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Sep 9, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. emailed
Sep 4, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed and will conduct re-inspection 9/9/2024
Inspector's notes
Quat sanitizer strips were not available for testing sanitizer solution for three compartment sink. Obtain sanitizer strips. Will re-inspect Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Aug 26, 2024Routine2 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report will re-inspect for sanitizer strips September 4, 2024
Inspector's notes
Piercing blade of can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. PIC placed in dishwashing area during inspection Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Quat sanitizer strips were not available for testing sanitizer solution for three compartment sink. Obtain sanitizer strips. Will re-inspect Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Apr 8, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
printed reportThe 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-Manager was unable to provide proof of food service certification. Obtain certification and leave at establishmentNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Signer: Alex Sebastian
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Piercing blade of can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. Manager placed in dishwashing area during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-Faucet loose from sink for employee hand sink. Repair faucet. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 22, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB
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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Manager requested a printed reportThis establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Manager informed this establishment is distributing pizzas to a local high schoolObtain a processor permit atPlan Review phone # 602 506-6980esd.maricopa.gov -application form-food establishmentAward: B,Signer: Alenna Simon
Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed the piercing blade of the can opener stored in holder with dried organic debris. PIC placed in dishwashing area during inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-Safety Operator-Resources. Establishment uses time as a control for the pizza sauce . according to the store manager sauce once opened must be used within 10 hours. Initial start time must be placed on container (according to the procedure) Initial time opened was not on container and employee was able to recall time and placed on container as per procedure. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →