PlateScore

Papa John's Pizza

A

944 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-89592

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.

99
Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 8, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 25, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 8, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food manager certifications.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

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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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Mar 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Did not observe any food preparation associated with the Food Production permit at the time of inspection. Facilities inspection.

Apr 8, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No food production preparation of food was observed at the time of inspection. Facilities inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

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

2024

Jul 25, 2024Routine1 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. -No food processing for offsite service was observed at the time of inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

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 food preparation for offsite service or wholesaling observed during the inspection.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

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

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.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.Second consecutive violation.No food processing for offsite service was observed during the inspection.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 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →