Papa John's Restaurant Inspections in NYC

54 NYC locations · 206 inspections on record

Overview

Papa John's operates 54 locations across NYC and maintains a Grade A rate of 92.31% across 206 inspections, with an average score of 10.2 points. The chain has experienced 5 emergency closures since records began, with the majority of its locations concentrated in Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx. Most violations cited involve non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit..

54
NYC Locations
92.31%
Grade A Rate
10.2
Avg Inspection Score
5
Total Closures

Papa John's Locations by Borough

  • Queens19 locations
  • Brooklyn18 locations
  • The Bronx10 locations
  • Manhattan5 locations
  • Staten Island2 locations

Most Common Violations at Papa John's

  1. 1Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  2. 2Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  3. 3Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  4. 4Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  5. 5Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Recent Closures at Papa John's

  • Papa John's Closed

    1009 Broadway, Brooklyn · Feb 9, 2026

  • Papa John's Closed

    215 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn · Aug 18, 2025

  • Papa John's Closed

    1915 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn · Jul 1, 2024

  • Papa John's Closed

    199-22 Hollis Avenue, Queens · Jun 26, 2024

  • Papa John's Closed

    2241 Westchester Avenue, The Bronx · Jan 3, 2023

Papa John's Locations in NYC

Page 1 of 3

Papa John's: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Papa John's locations are in NYC?

Papa John's has 54 locations in New York City, with a total of 206 health inspections on record.

What health grade do Papa John's restaurants typically receive?

92.31% of Papa John's inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Papa John's in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Papa John's is 10.2 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Papa John's location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Papa John's locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 5 times in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Papa John's restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Papa John's NYC locations include: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.; 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.; 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..