What is Papa John's Pizza's health inspection score?

Papa John's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Papa John's Pizza last inspected?

Papa John's Pizza was last inspected on March 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Papa John's Pizza have?

Papa John's Pizza has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Papa John's Pizza safe to eat at?

Papa John's Pizza has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Papa John's Pizza serve?

Papa John's Pizza serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Papa John's Pizza

Name: Papa John's Pizza
Address: 2640 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 76

2640 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/5/2025

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0Good

Pizza•Lincoln Park

Ranked #410 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2640 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Mar 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 - OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT ACTIVELY TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLER TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN UNIT.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY REPAINTING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION (QUAT) AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT ACTIVELY TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET IN GOOD REPAIR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT REAR PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE ANY HOT WATER AVAILABLE UNDER PRESSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONLY COLD WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH AVAILABLE WATER WAS FOUND AT THIS HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE WAS TURNED, NO WATER UNDER WAS PRODUCED. COLD WATER HANDLE ONLY PRODUCED WATER BELOW 60F AFTER RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE REAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN BATHROOM USING AVAILABLE WATER AND ONCE AGAIN AT A HAND SINK IN PREP AREA PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK AND FOOD HANDLING. HOT WATER RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY MANAGER. HOT WATER PIPE THAWED OUT AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WATER OF AT LEAST 100F PROVIDED TO THE HA
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SOUTH SIDE STORAGE HALL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND ENSURE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AREA REMOVED FROM FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL AT BOTTOM LEFT OF NORTH WALL BEHIND PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED CORRODED FAUCET HANDLES AT MIDDLE HAND WASH SINK ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN AND BELOW THE REAR PREP TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, WATER BUILD UP, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16//OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY REPAINTING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11//OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL AT BOTTOM LEFT OF NORTH WALL BEHIND PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED CORRODED FAUCET HANDLES AT MIDDLE HAND WASH SINK ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13//OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY REPAINTING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL AT BOTTOM LEFT OF NORTH WALL BEHIND PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. ALSO NOTED CORRODED FAUCET HANDLES AT MIDDLE HAND WASH SINK ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER AT STAIRWAY LANDINGS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2386900 CONDUCTED ON 9/08/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#40) 2-402.11// OBSERVED MANGER/COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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