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

Papa John's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 52 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 December 18, 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 15 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 52/100, 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: 4606 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 52

4606 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #950 of 1000 in Chicago

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3 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-20 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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Dec 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total3 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORAGE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND THE REAR DISH HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−13 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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