PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025
📍 55-42 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Papa John's Pizza in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections between 2022 and 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on 3 of those inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Aug 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Apr 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
GRADE A
Nov 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrige...
May 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food ...
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA last inspected?
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA was last inspected on November 24, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 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 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 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 29 points on May 2, 2022. 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.