Papa John's Pizza

4302 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86544

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 27, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about felt use on dough press machine, and using a system without felt (not for food contact) used to touch the dough.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed nobody present that has a food manager license. Ensure there is someone present for each shift that has a food manager license. Corrective Action: Corrected at 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels at the back hand sink. Manager refilled the empty container. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed back door open. Manager said they leave it open for airflow and it gets hot with the ovens. I talked to manager about outer openings rules. Manager closed the back door. Ensure the outer doors are self closing, and tight fitting and not propped open for the day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected

2024

Jul 22, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

**Talked to staff about catering permit requirements, and hand sink requirements.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap at the back hand sink. Manager refilled the container. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 paper towels at the 2 hand sinks in the facility. Manager refilled the paper towels. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Jan 29, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about plumbing questions at 3 compartment sink.Confirmed email with manager.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: Not Participating,Signer: Peter Cole

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. ---Observed no soap present at back hand sink. Manager added more soap. Ensure there is soap at each hand sink at all times of operation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 31, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Visited site on 7-31-23 in the afternoon.Repair person is here and the unit has returned to 35FUpon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Christopher Palmer

Jul 31, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager**Will reinspect within 24 hours for temperature of the walkin.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.Award: B,Signer: Christopher Palmer

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. ---Observed cooked sausage 45F, cooked ham 45F, cut tomatoes 45F in walkin. Facility had items in fridge, and vendor brought in items about 1.5 hours ago. Manager moved items to another fridge at the right temperature. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less at all times. Ensure that fridge door is seated correctly when closed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. ---Observed walkin temperature at 45F with min/max thermometer. Fan in the back was at 46F, and the internal temperature gauge in the back of the unit at 45F. Ensure that all fridges are at 41F or less. Manager has called a repair person. Ensure the walkin is repaired within 24 hours. Will reinspect later today, and again tomorrow. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →