PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

4606 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025), 3 critical violations noted.

6 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

SEP 15

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

SEP 8

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MAR 17

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP/REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2020

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 14

2020

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PREP AREA (WALKWAY TO PREP). MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN OR HEAVILY SOILED GASKET AROUND DOOR OF WALKIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRI. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- 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. -

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- 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. -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- 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. -

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