A
Latest inspection: Grade A 11 points · Jun 23, 2026

Pizza · Mott Haven-Port Morris

PAPA JOHN'S health grade & inspection history

475 WILLIS AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10455

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11
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 67% of comparable Bronx inspections

Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 23, 2026.

About the restaurant

What to know about PAPA JOHN'S

Papa John’s is a pizza restaurant in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, offering a familiar format for pies and pizza-based meals. It is suited to takeaway or delivery when a convenient, casual pizza option is the priority. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 23, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 10E

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

PAPA JOHN'S inspection history

6 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 23, 2026A113Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 6, 2026Not assigned172Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 23, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 30, 2025Not assigned214Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 23, 2024A122Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

Official location

PAPA JOHN'S on the map

Common questions

PAPA JOHN'S inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for PAPA JOHN'S?

The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 11 violation points on Jun 23, 2026.

When was PAPA JOHN'S last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 23, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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