Papa John's

Name: Papa John's
Address: 193-18 Northern Boulevard, NYC, NY, 11358, US
Telephone: (718) 224-3311

193-18 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11358

Grade A · as of Sep 2, 2026

Papa John's was last inspected on September 2, 2026 and scored 9 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

Score: 9 points (A range)

1 critical2 general

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

Official wording (code 06F)
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

Official wording (code 10E)
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
GeneralFood handling

Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.

Official wording (code 09C)
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

Aug 20, 2026 23 23 points (B range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical2 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.
  
  Official wording (code 06E)
  Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
  
  Official wording (code 06C)
  Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- GeneralPests
  
  Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.
  
  Official wording (code 08C)
  Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Single-use items (cups, utensils, containers) were missing, reused, or left unprotected.
  
  Official wording (code 10H)
  Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Jan 27, 2025 A 10 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
  
  Official wording (code 04A)
  Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Jan 9, 2024 A 2 points (A range)

Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
1 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 10F)
  Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.