Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Papa Johns Pizza

533 Washington St

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Papa Johns Pizza last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Report filed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Papa Johns Pizza ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official Wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed gnawed hole in the outdoor refuse bin; repair or replace the lids so they are tight fitting to prevent pest activity.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 22, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

The V&D kit provided are incomplete based on the written procedures on the kit itself; replace missing items in the V&D kit listed on the procedures.

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 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

The V&D kit provided are incomplete based on the written procedures on the kit itself; replace missing items in the V&D kit listed on the procedures.

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 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection