PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

230 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

11 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINL FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Other

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 13

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN 2 PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APR 15

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 30

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 21

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 20

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 25

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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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