Papa John's Pizza

17650 W Elliot Rd, Goodyear 85338

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88487

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Establishment observed to be using cloth covers on dough machine.

2025

Sep 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Reinspection to see test strips have been obtained. Observed test strips from person in charge stored near three compartment sink.Violation has been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 10, 2025Routine1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no test strips in establishment. Person in charge stated they had ordered new test strips and are waiting on them. Discussed with PIC establishment must have sanitizer test strips available at all times, and discussed having a spare set available. Observed establishment's current sanitizer dispensing system outputting proper amounts of sanitizer for warewashing. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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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.

Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge installing new chemical dispenser pump above three comp sink prior to next routine inspection. PIC demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in properly mixing sanitizer solution and testing it with their own test strips. PIC stated they have new dispensers ordered and on the way.

2024

Sep 9, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 6, 2024Routine3 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Heather Lasonde

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

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected --Observed back door propped open. The Person in Charge (PIC) stated they leave this door open because the vent hood is unable to intake the smoke from the pizza oven. Instructed PIC to ensure outer openings are protected. Ensure outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment --Observed broken lid on the prep table. The lid was not properly attached to the unit and therefore did not open or close correctly. Ensure this is repaired by the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore4-301.14

Core-4-301.14, C: Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy --Observed ventilation hood unable intake smoke from pizza oven. PIC stated the vent hood has not been functioning for over month and a half and is unable to function properly at all. There is a work order placed to fix equipment but they are unable to find a repair person at this point. Instructed PIC to repair this vent hood system as soon as possible and discussed public health risks. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings, and prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single use articles. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report printed. 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,Signer: Sean Shyden

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →