Papa John's Pizza
A7040 N 16th St, Phoenix 85020-5547
Food Establishment · Permit FD-86541
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jan 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of 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.
2025
Jun 17, 2025Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision at hand wash sink by the prep line.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of food splatter, food pieces, and organic matter, under and around equipment on cook line, under storage racks and other areas of the establishment. Clean more frequently. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed insufficient lighting inside the walk-in cooler. Observed missing light bulb at the interior wall entrance and overhead interior light bulb with less than 108 lux. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
Jan 13, 2025Re-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.
Jan 2, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no written procedures for cleaning bodily fluids or bodily fluild clean up kit.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided the person in charge with bodily fluid written instructions via email. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed insufficent hot water availablility at both hand wash sinks by the prep cooler and the three compartment sink. Hot water was not supplied on demand and did not exceed 94F after prolonged water flow. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Re-inspection by 01/13/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Addl Notes: Observed no hand drying provision available at the hand wash sinks by the front prep cooler and the three compartment sink. The person in charge placed paper towels at both hand wash sinks at the time of inspeciton.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed open packages of dishwashing sponges stored inside the hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. The person in charge removed the dishwashing sponges at the time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed gaps and separation of the tile along the floor wall junction by the front hand wash sink and floor drain.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumumation of food debris in the floor drain by the front hand wash sink, under the prep table by the pizza oven, and inside the reach in cooler by the pizza oven. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Jul 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.
Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerObserved no certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)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.Award: A,Signer: Nichole Jones
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →