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

Papa John's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 November 20, 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 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Papa John's Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Papa John's Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

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

Papa John's Pizza serves Italian 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: 19001 MACK, Detroit, 48236
Rating: 99

19001 MACK, Detroit

Last Inspected: 11/20/2025

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0Excellent

Italian•Cornerstone Village

Ranked #10 of 104 in Cornerstone VillageBetter than 39% of italian restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

5 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

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

19001 MACK, Detroit, MI 48236

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2021

1 inspections

Apr

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Routine Inspection1 COVID19 Complaint

Nov 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-501.11PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. −2

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

4-302.12(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf) −5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-303.11Light of the proper intensity shall be provided as specified. −2

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-501.12(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. −2

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

5-205.15A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair. −2
4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2
6-303.11Light of the proper intensity shall be provided as specified. −2
6-501.11PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. −2

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 21

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 21

COVID19 Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Detroit Health Dept · 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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