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

Papa John's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 April 22, 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 13 total violations across 3 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 safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Papa John's Pizza

Name: Papa John's Pizza
Address: 230 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 47

230 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/22/2025

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0Poor

Old Town

Ranked #297 of 367 in Old Town

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Apr 22, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

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

-14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 42/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (47/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINL FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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.

Base deductions−2 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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