DEC 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 29/100
4606 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 82022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 172021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR FOOD PREP/REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 142020FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2020
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PREP AREA (WALKWAY TO PREP). MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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. -
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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