Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Papa Johns

1493 Dorchester Av

Last inspected Oct 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Papa Johns last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 11 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2025 to Oct 20, 2026.
Has Papa Johns ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 20, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 15, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood exp 7/26. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood exp 7/26. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood exp 7/26. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 18, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood exp 7/26. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing soap at the handsink. Provide at all times

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide and elevate to prevent contamination

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker exp 10/25. Provide an update proof of inspection.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 15, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing soap at the handsink. Provide at all times

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide and elevate to prevent contamination

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker exp 10/25. Provide an update proof of inspection.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood tag expired in January 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 19, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood tag expired in January 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean to remove all construction dust from all surfaces and equipment. Sanitize food contact surfaces

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean to remove all construction dust from all surfaces and equipment. Sanitize food contact surfaces

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source