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Papa John's Pizza

4606 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 18, 2025

Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on December 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 18, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge no valid proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

    Inspector’s note: Noted employee drink stored on prep table. Instructed to provide designated area for employee beverage storage.

    Official wording (code 6)

    Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leak from drainpipe at handsink near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in rear storage closet. Instructed to organize. Remove items unecessary to business. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelves that are non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (lasagna) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust build up on non-food contact surfaces of the can opener. Instructed management to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the rear dish handwashing sink leaking from the faucet. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs inside of the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulbs and provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (sausage pizza, chicken wings) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found an incomplete pest control log book on site - no recent inspection reports (at least twice a year per code) found on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to have a pest control log book on site at all times with recent inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust build up on non-food contact surfaces of the can opener. Instructed management to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the rear dish handwashing sink leaking from the faucet. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs inside of the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulbs and provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees in food preparation area not wearing hair restraints while food is being prepared. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tile in rear food prep/rear dish area. Must repair replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Must provide sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water unavailabe throughout facility. Hot water temperature @ hand sink is 95.2f; 3 compartment sin is 94.9f. Hot water temperature must have minimum of 100f at hand sink, and 110f at 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water leaking on to floor from pipe under 3 compartment sink. Must repair to properly convey waste water. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). See above violation 5-402.13 for citation.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 52 observed waste water backing up from 1 compartment to other 2 compartments in 3 compartment sink. Must repair to correctly convey all waste water properly. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all refrigeration and hot holding unit.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no current, valid pest control service. Must provide pest control log book, complete with contract, service invoices, idph license, etc. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 small, black flies on walls, and flying around the rear of prep area. Must clean and sanitize all areas. Must contact pest control for serivice to minimize pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No barrier between customers and prep area (walkway to prep). Must provide a barrier to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn or heavily soiled gasket around door of walkin. Must repair/replace. Must keep clean and free of debri. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the toilet room exhaust ventilation fan is not working at time of inspection. Must clean excessive dust build up on ventilation cover. Must repair and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide lighting inside ventilation hood over oven and inside walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: - observed no food handler certificates on site, at this time. Must provide valid food handler training certification for all food handler employees and maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: - observed no allergen awareness training certificates on site at this time. All the certified mangers of this facility must obtain valid allergen awareness certification, and maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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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.