Papa John's Pizza
A4232 W Bell Rd, Glendale 85308
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88245
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jul 22, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed one handwashing sink nearest the oven without hot water available. Staff stated they were already in communication with a third party to come out and service the handwashing station (verified communication). All other components of the handwashing sink were available. All other sinks had hot water. Discussed the importance of keeping plumbing in good working order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 26, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this 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.
2025
Jul 1, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observ ed employee handle pizza boxes and help customer and return to making pizzas without washing hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Observed employees washing hands as needed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed sanitizer water for wiping cloths along prep line with 0 ppm Quat based santizer. Sanitizers must be checked and switched out during the day. Wiping cloths being used on surfaces that are covered with flour will dilute faster than other surfaces. Sanitizer bucked was exchanged and fxed to be between 150 - 400 ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation Addl Notes: Observed sponges being used at three compaertment sink, Sponges may only be used on surfaces that are not come in contact with food. Sponges may be used for cleaning floors walls and windows.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Jan 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Jul 22, 2024Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sponges at three compartment sink. Sponges are not approved for cleaning food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation
Jan 24, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
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.Morning manager is new to position, please have Certified Food Protection Manager on site during normal hours of business.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Joel D.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.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: Not Participating,Signer: Joel Davis
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 at hand sink by three compartment sink. All hand wash sinks are to have soap and paper towels for hand washing and drying. Soap was added to hand sink. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-501.115, C: Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers. 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. Observed hose from sanitizer solution to basin at three compartment sink has been broken off. Staff can still add sanitizer to sink by holding hose to dispenser. Hose to be replaced for easy access to sanitizer. General Manager will contact chemical supply company to fix. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-202.15, C: Can Openers Observed unclean can opener. Non-food and food contact surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food and other debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →