Papa John's Pizza
A1829 N Power Rd, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86575
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Provided education and training on monitoring sanitizer levels. Recommended adjusting the sanitizer dispenser to dispense closer to the middle of the range in order to ensure the sanitizer levels remain above specification.
Inspector's notes
Observed a large build-up of black and grey organic matter on quat sanitizer bag. Discussed ensuring that no items are stored wet in the basket that is containing the sanitizer and to ensure that cleaning frequency is sufficient to prevent the growth of organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
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. A 5th consecutive violation was noted for core violation 2-102.12 (A) CFPM. Please have a certified manager on-site during all hours of operation. 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.
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. **5th Consecutive Violation**
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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. Talked about noticing a pattern of non-compliance for the lack of CFPM on site with manager and encouraged getting more people certified.
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
Sep 25, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certificate 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
Inspector's notes
Observed Marinara packed in to-go cups holding 71*f degrees on to-go table. Observed mozzarella sticks holding 56*f degrees out on the pizza prep line. Items moved to the appropriate location to cool down to 41*f degrees. Discussed time controlling of items that are desired to be left out.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed staff preparing pizza dough in a container on top of the trash can. Please do not prepare food in a location that is of contaminated nature.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
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 emailed Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Please acquire one personal with card onsite at all times.Award: A,Signer: Kayla W
2023
Oct 25, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM onsite at time of inspection. CFPM required to be onsite during hours of operation. No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 1,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Kayla W
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. Observed Pizza toppings such as black olives and shredded cheese discarded in the hand sink next to the 3-comp sink. Hand sinks are for handwashing only and no other purpose such as dumping, food preparation, etc. Person in charge removed debris at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Cut tomatoes on open top prepline cold holding unit were found with no date mark and presented white organic debris. Adulterated food cannot be served to customers. Person in charge discarded tomatoes at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. Observed cooked sausage, ham, salami, and alfredo sauce in prep line reach in cooler without a date mark. Person in charge stated that the sausage, ham, and salami had been prepared the day prior and alfredo sauce on 10/22. Date marks were applied reflecting appropriate dates. All date marked applicable items are required to be labeled within 24 hours of preparation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-307.11, C: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Observed laminated cards stuck to the undersides of open top prep line cooler lids. Cards were directly contacting open food. Person in charged removed them at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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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 →