APR 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 41/100
230 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2025 · passed with conditions
10 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS, PIZZA, WINGS ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOWER CORNER OF THE WALL TILE NEAR THE RED COMPUTER TABLE AND LEFT BOTTOM OF THE WALL THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT DAMANGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINL FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AT THE TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT LOOSE AND GAP AT THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS, PIZZA, WINGS ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR. PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOTED THE SAME FINDING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP UNDER REAR DOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING FACILITY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LEFT OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER AROUND AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, FLOUR AND OTHER DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
NOV 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9/13/21 INSPECTION #2531283 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS ALL TIMES. MANAGER POSTED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 132021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 13
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN 2 PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APR 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE PIZZA CHICKEN SANDWICHES SALADS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DIH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2/20/15 INSPECTION#1523125 NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS ALL TIMES. MANAGER POSTED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE PIZZA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
APR 302018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no splash guard on left of exposed, next to 1 comp sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed food and debris on exterior surface of front exposed hand sink. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed raw exposed dry wall and missing coving along floor and wall junction, located on west hall way corner wall junction, leading to employee restrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Noted foul odor coming from grease trap in dish washing area. Instructed manager to service/clean grease trap. Maintain at all times.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler requirements not met. Observed food handler washing dishes at time of inspection without food handler card. Food handler has worked for store for 5 years. Instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
JAN 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS.MUST REMOVE PIZZAS SAUCE STAINS AND SPLASHES FROM THE WALL AT THE PIZZA SAUCE PREP STATION AREA ABOVE AND AROUND COUNTER TOP SPACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. AT THIS TIME ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
MAR 212016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND REPAIR LOOSE COVING AT LEFT ENTRANCE CORNER OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO,CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG CORNER WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 25
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE LITTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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