PlateScore

Papa John's Pizza

B°

11300 E Via Linda, Scottsdale 85259

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-86582

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.

88
Good

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 14, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 20, 2026 — Routine — score 54 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 16, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***Third Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. 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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

At front handwashing sink, food container stored on faucet, and at back handwashing sink, dirty glassware stored in basin of sink. Container and glassware were removed from handwashing sinks. Maintain all handwashing sinks available for use at all times. (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

Jan 20, 2026Routine3 priority1 coreD°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Via email, provided handout on bodily fluid clean up procedures and Big 6 symptoms/ diseases associated with food borne illnesses.Ensure all employees working with food obtain food worker certification from ANSI certified online site.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

***Second Consecutive Violation*** The person in charge (PIC) is not a certified food protection manager. Ensure the PIC on site is an ANSI-certified food protection manager and maintain the certificate available for review. (A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. 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

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

At in use 3-compartment sink, no detectable quat sanitizer at dishware surfaces. After inspection of dispenser, dispenser hoses missing proper connections to provide sanitizer for warewashing. Manager order hose parts at time of inspection. Employees will manually dilute quat sanitizer solution to the concentration of 150-400ppm until dispenser is repaired. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

At pizza prep table, TCS foods (mozzarella cheeses, assorted sausages, cut ham, cut tomatoes, boneless wings) with internal temperatures of 53*F. Per employee, TCS foods were placed in prep table >4 hours. TCS foods (cheeses, sausages, ham, cut tomatoes, wings) were discarded. See embargo form. Ambient temperature of prep table cooler was 52.3*F, taken with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer. Manager adjusted unit thermostat and repair company was called to ensure unit is working properly. Maintain TCS (time/ temperature control for food safety) foods at a cold holding temperature of 41*F or less at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-204.11

Inspector's notes

In chemical spray bottles used on cutting boards, quat sanitizer with a concentration >400ppm. Instructed employee to dilute chemical spray bottles to 150-400ppm quat sanitizer solution. Discussed more frequent monitoring of sanitizer solution, especially at start of day. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals

2025

Sep 23, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person in charge onsite is not a certified food manager. 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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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

Apr 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The food manager certification for the person in charge was not available for review. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Maintain the food manager certification on site. 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

2024

Oct 30, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The person-in-charge at the establishment is not a certified food manager. 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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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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed no soap available at the rear kitchen handwash sink. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

May 14, 2024RoutinecleanA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge(PIC) did not have his food manager certificate available for review. Ensure the ANSI-accredited food protection certification is on site.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.Confirmed the emailed report was received.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: John Dirk Peetoom

2023

Dec 12, 2023Routine2 coreA

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager.....The person-in-charge did not have his food manager certificate available for review. Ensure the ANSI-accredited food protection certification is on site. 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.Printed and emailed inspection report.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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Michael Tomkins

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected.....Rear kitchen door propped open. Maintain closed to prevent the entrance of insects/pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Core-4-903.11(A) and (C), C: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items.....Unfolded pizza boxed wrapped in plastic were stored on edge on the floor. Maintain elevated at least six inches from the floor on approved shelving. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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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 →