PAPA JOHN'S in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025
📍 41-17 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Papa John's in Washington Heights received a Grade Z on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection, scoring 40 points. Across 8 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PAPA JOHN'S in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protec...
Oct 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention d...
GRADE A
Apr 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, i...
Jan 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
GRADE B
Mar 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
May 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
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PAPA JOHN'S in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAPA JOHN'S last inspected?
- PAPA JOHN'S was last inspected on October 8, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 40 points.
- What is PAPA JOHN'S's current health grade?
- PAPA JOHN'S currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has PAPA JOHN'S had?
- PAPA JOHN'S has 8 health inspections on record from May 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PAPA JOHN'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PAPA JOHN'S was 40 points on October 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PAPA JOHN'S ever received a Grade C?
- No. PAPA JOHN'S has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.