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PAPA JOHN'S

2020 N California, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PAPA JOHN'S has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 14, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 4, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2014. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 1, 2013. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED GARBAGE OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTERS ON GROUND, SCATTERED ABOUT. OBSERVED DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS NOT FULLY CLOSED DUE TO OVERFILLED CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AROUND DUMPSTERS AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICKUP OR NUMBER OF DUMPSTERS IN ORDER TO KEEP GARBAGE AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND UNUSED TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-Ham 37.4 F. Also, so city of chicago certified food manager certificate not posted in plain view. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and city of chicago certificate must be post. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Front counter not properly installed or maintained. Instructed to extend counter to enclose food prep area from customers waiting area.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Slicer and can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize after each use.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Rubber coving missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing coving.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to insstall self closing device.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exposed handsink slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain.
  4. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Outside garbage area not maintained, cleaned or rodent proofed. Observed garbage dumpster with overflowing garbage, lids completely elevated and will not closed, due food and various paper debris overflowing from dumpster, and lids not tight fitting. Instructed to keep garbage area cleaned, maintained and rodent and insect proofed to prevent rodent nuisance and have lids closed and tight fitting at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared- . Also, so city of chicago certified food manager certificate not posted in plain view. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and city of chicago certificate must be post. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Front counter not properly installed or maintained. Instructed to extend counter to enclose food prep area from customers waiting area.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Slicer and can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail cleana and sanitize after each use.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Rubber coving missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing coving.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to insstall self closing device.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exposed handsink slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Coving along wallbase behind storage rack not maintained. Instructed to reseal coving.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. Not Ready

    0 infractions

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