PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in University Heights (South) Morris Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025
📍 1979 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10453 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Papa John's Pizza in the Bronx holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on all three graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in University Heights (South) Morris Heights: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to...
Nov 19, 2025
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served ...
Violations:
16-03
Sep 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Jul 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Apr 18, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Current le...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in University Heights (South) Morris Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA last inspected?
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA's current health grade?
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA had?
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA has 6 health inspections on record from April 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA was 13 points on July 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA ever received a Grade C?
- No. PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.