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Papa John's: health inspection history
35-48 31 Street, New York City, NY 11106
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- Address
- 35-48 31 Street, New York City, NY 11106
- Borough
- Queens
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Pizza
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Sep 24, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Sep 24, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 8 inspections, Oct 30, 2024 to Sep 24, 2026
Across these 8 inspection records, the health department cited 20 violations, of which 6 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 10 points. Among 156 graded restaurants in ZIP 11106, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 24, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Oct 20, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10ANot critical Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Oct 20, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
May 14, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
May 14, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Nov 14, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Oct 30, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 10BNot critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Oct 30, 2024 Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 16-04Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
- 16-06Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.