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Papa John's Pizza

80 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 17, 2025

Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on December 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 17, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken and pizza,) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers' certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink near the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink near the pizza prep cooler without a splash gaurd. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard and maintain in order to avoid contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower park of the pizza prep cooler with build up of food. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with an allergen certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must have allergen training certificate and maintain records on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose wall tile at the base of the wall by the grease trap; instructed to reattach or replace tile.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under shelves in the walk-in cooler, under and around equipment in the prep area including sinks and in the washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: All clean linen must be stored in a safe clean manner. Remove all clean apron from bathroom storage. Instructed to correct

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All storage shelves and prep tables in need of cleaning to remove any and all food spills. Instructed to correct

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under all shelves in corners and under sinks in need of cleaning to remove build up. Walls in prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found the food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Found the sink in the toilet room in need of caulking. Instructed to caulk around the top surface and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the pizza oven with dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -the walls around the sink, coolers and prep tables with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation above the cooking equipment with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hand wash sink near the prep line that will not shut off. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary from the last inspection on 10/11/2016 posted for public view. Instructed to post and maintain current summary. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Tag Removal · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected #32exposed insulation at prepcooler covers. #34 floors not clean behind grease trap clean. #45previous food handler requirements not met. Serious violation#7-42-090

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Service cooler not maintaining foods at correct temperatures. Temperature of foods are at 50 f. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate cold food temperatures at 50 degrees farenheight chicken,beef ,pepperoni,bacon and spinach alfredo. Management voluntarily distroyed 70lbs /$398.00 critical violation 7-38-oo5(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected #32exposed insulation at prepcooler covers. #34 floors not clean behind grease trap clean. #45previous food handler requirements not met. Serious violation#7-42-090

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed insulation at prep cooler covers, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean behind grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep cooler. Instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal food items stored on food shelves in walk-in cooler, instructed to designate a shelf for employees personal items away from other foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirments not met.

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor around grease receptor at three comp sink to remove rust stains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: A light amount of dust was observed on the vents in the hooded system above pizza oven, on the wall panel behind the pizza oven and on the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler; remove dust from all equipment.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.