PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in Gravesend (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 5, 2026
📍 189 AVENUE U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Papa Johns Pizza in Gravesend, Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 9 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022 across 7 total inspections, though it has achieved Grade A on its two most recent evaluations.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in Gravesend (West): Emergency Closures (2)
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in Gravesend (West): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
May 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
10F
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Violations:
04J
GRADE A
Dec 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jul 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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 accepta...
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
GRADE P
Sep 29, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, b...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
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 accept...
Violations:
05D
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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA in Gravesend (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA last inspected?
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA was last inspected on May 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 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 times has PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA been closed by NYC Health?
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA had?
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA has 8 health inspections on record from September 2022 through May 2026. 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 31 points on July 31, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.