Papa John's Pizza
A944 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88486
Score based on 8 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
Jul 8, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food manager certifications.
Inspector's notes
Observed cracked caulking between the wall and hand sink next to the pizza prep cooler. Ensure that the caulking is repaired so that the seam is smooth and easily cleanable. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *Second consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 5, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food manager certification.
Inspector's notes
Observed cracked caulking between the wall and hand sink next to the pizza prep cooler. Ensure that the caulking is repaired so that the seam is smooth and easily cleanable. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The general manager provided the correct quaternary ammonia test strips for use with their sanitizer on site. Also, the hand sink has been resealed at the equipment/wall juncture. In addition, the general manager has scheduled to sit for the Food Protection Manager Certification exam.
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.*Reinspection for Priority Foundation Violation #48, 4-302.14, will occur on, or before, Thursday April 17th.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection there was no Certified Food Protection Manager on site. 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. *2nd consecutive violation
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink located near the prep-line with degraded caulking and beginning to separate from the wall. The establishment shall maintain equipment fixed to the wall properly sealed at the equipment/wall juncture to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed the establishment using a quaternary ammonia based sanitizer solution while only having chlorine based sanitizer test strips. The establishment shall obtain quaternary ammonia based sanitizer test strips to ensure the sanitizer is being dispensed at the proper concentration. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. *Reinspection will occur on, or before, Thursday April 17th.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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.
2024
Jul 25, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.-Discussed the importance of having a Certified Food Protection Manager on site during all business hours with manager.
Inspector's notes
At the time of inspection, the operator could not produce a Food Protection Manager Certification. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed hand sink located near the prep line with damaged caulking and beginning to separate from the wall. The hand sink shall be resealed to the wall to create a smooth, cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Mar 11, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Madalyn A. Report e-mailed to manager and printed and handed to employee onsite.Provided information about obtaining additional Food Protection Manager certifications for staff via e-mail.No County legal action will result from this 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Madalyn Ansaldua
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed buildup of food residue and spilled food containers on inside surfaces of prep-style refrigerator in lower compartments as well as on metal wire shelving in walk-in refrigerator. Please ensure nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are cleaned frequently enough to be kept clean to sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Titus A. Report e-mailed to manager.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo employees on site could provide Food Protection Manager certification. Please ensure at least one employee with this certification is on site at all times. Provided information about obtaining certification via e-mail.Third consecutive violation.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Titus Allen
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 →