COMPLAINT - COMPLAINT
Nov 3, 2026
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Approved - No Violations
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Quick Answers
- When was Papa John's Pizza last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Cincinnati Health Department was “Approved - No Violations”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 8 inspections on record, from Oct 18, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026.
- Has Papa John's 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 Oct 18, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Sep 15, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s Notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 3.4(H)(1)Food temperature
Official Wording
3.4(H)(1) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Ready-to-eat, TCS - disposition
Inspector’s Notes
Ready-to-eat, TCS food was not discarded by the date mark, or was undated and not discarded or was not discarded when the date mark exceeded the required time/temperature combination. Observed expired Pizza sauce and cinnamon rolls-discarded. PIC to assure all TCS foods are disposed of as per Ohio Food code
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4.3(B)(2)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.3(B)(2) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing
Inspector’s Notes
Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning. Remove ineffective sealant and replace caulk along edges of front hand sink
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 5.4(N)(2)Other
Official Wording
5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles
Inspector’s Notes
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s Notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events. Information provided. Recommend purchase of Biohazard/Bodily fluid clean up kit
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 3, 2026
Approved - Minor Violations
5 recorded violations
notedCode 901:3-4-16(C)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
901:3-4-16(C) - Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection RFE
Inspector’s Notes
The person in charge did not have person in charge certification in food protection training for risk level I (not micromarkets), II, III, and IV retail food establishments and high risk mobiles for the reasons provided in 3701-21-25(K) of Administrative Code.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5.4(N)(2)Other
Official Wording
5.4(N)(2) - Covering Receptacles
Inspector’s Notes
Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2.4(A)(3)Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager
Inspector’s Notes
No manager had Ohio manager certification in food protection.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s Notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4.3(B)(1)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.3(B)(1) - Fixed equipment installation - Spacing or Sealing
Inspector’s Notes
Fixed equipment was not properly installed. Caulk along edges of hand sink to provide a tight seal
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 31, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2.4(C)(18)Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
2.4(C)(18) - I. Employee Health - Written Procedures for Cleaning Up Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
Inspector’s Notes
No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4.8(E)(1)(3)Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
4.8(E)(1)(3) - Single-Service Articles and Single-Use Articles - Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Single-service and single-use articles were not stored in the original protective package or were stored by means that did not protect them from contamination. Discontinue storing boxes of food containers etc. directly on floor
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 31, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Apr 15, 2025
Approved - Minor Violations
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6.2(E)Handwashing
Official Wording
6.2(E) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Handwashing Signage
Inspector’s Notes
A handwashing sign was not posted at all handwashing lavatories.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 6.1(F)(2)Facility maintenance
Official Wording
6.1(F)(2) - Wall and ceiling - coverings and coatings
Inspector’s Notes
Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks, used for indoor wall construction are to be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
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 issuesOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Dec 9, 2024
Approved - Minor Violations
3 recorded violations
notedCode 7.0(B)Chemicals
Official Wording
7.0(B) - X. Chemical - Poisonous/toxic material
Inspector’s Notes
Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled. Label spray chemical bottles for identification
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 4.1(Y)Food temperature
Official Wording
4.1(Y) - Temperature Measuring Devices
Inspector’s Notes
Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Provide functional calibrated thermometers in all reach in coolers
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3.2(Q)Other
Official Wording
3.2(Q) - Food Storage
Inspector’s Notes
Food items are not protected from contamination during storage. Store foods containers a minimum of 6 inches off the floor
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Jul 22, 2024
Approved - No Violations
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 22, 2024 · Original Source
ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION
Oct 18, 2023
Not Abated
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3717-1-06.4(B)(1)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
"3717-1-06.4(B)(1) - Violation - Facilities: Cleaning: Frequency The physical facilities are not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean."
Inspector’s Notes
"clean floors on a more regular basis"
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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-04.3(B)(2)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
"3717-1-04.3(B)(2) - Violation - Fixed equipment installation-spacing or sealing Equipment is not sealed to the surface or allow for ease of cleaning."
Inspector’s Notes
"caulk along edge of 3 comp sink to adjacent wall. remove mold from area"
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 problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(D)Food source and labeling
Official Wording
"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."
Inspector’s Notes
"provide commin name for unidentifible food ingredients in bottles such as sauces"
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."
Inspector’s Notes
"store wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between uses"
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 problemsOfficial record from Cincinnati Health Department, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source
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