Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 6
Papa Johns Pizza currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 7, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
May 7, 2026
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Papa Johns Pizza has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and April 2025. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its April 2025 score of 3.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Papa Johns Pizza's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papa Johns Pizza's current NYC health grade?
Papa Johns Pizza currently has a A grade.
When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?
Papa Johns Pizza was last inspected on May 7, 2026.
What was Papa Johns Pizza's latest inspection score?
Papa Johns Pizza's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Papa Johns Pizza have in its latest inspection?
Papa Johns Pizza had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Papa Johns Pizza located?
Papa Johns Pizza is located at 8015 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11209.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50127839
Last updated: July 3, 2026