Papa Johns Pizza

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings9
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Cutting board by three bay sink soiled and heavily scored.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Paper towel holder by three bay sink broken. Replace. Gasket for walk in freezer ripped. Replace
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Top of stove soiled with dust. Clean Shelf above three bay sink soiled. Clean Paper towel holder soiled. Clean
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Faucet at three bay sink leaking. Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No paper towels or soap at hand sink by three bay sink. Provide.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
  Inspector note: No covers on trash barrels in kitchen. Provide covers.
  code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Wall behind three bay sink soiled with brown grime. Clean
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Fixture's not properly shielded
  Inspector note: Fixture in walk in with a bulb or shield. Address
  code 38-6-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Cleaning equipment (mop and brooms) stored by hand sink. Needs to be stored elevated. Address
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 14, 2012: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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