PlateScore

Papa John's Pizza

A

8251 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86564

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

95
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 17, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 7, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 2, 2026 — Routine — score 82 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 27, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Aug 27, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Witnessed facility using carpet on pizza spinner.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - proper chemical sanitizing solution from the automated chemical dispenser at the three compartment sink)_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***3rd Consecutive Violation No Certified Food Protection Manager on site 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Mar 2, 2026Routine1 priority3 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cheese dipping sauce found in undercounter refrigeration unit found at an internal temperature of 52*F; ambient air temperature of unit at 52*F.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Do not use unit to house TCS foods until unit can maintain foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. Food employee discarded cheese sauces from unit at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Unable to locate thermometer for undercounter refrigeration unit. Provide a thermometer for refrigeration units that house TCS foods. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Inspector's notes

Sponge found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation

2025

Aug 7, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

Mar 17, 2025Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food service manager license present. Instructed person in charge to obtain a certified food service license.

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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

Jul 26, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Peyton S.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →