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PAPA JOHN'S

1238 W WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27502-3953

Latest restaurant inspection for PAPA JOHN'S in Apex, NC recorded grade A on August 4, 2026.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
August 4, 2026
Inspector 3079
Establishment ID
4092021148
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Violations on latest inspection
6
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

August 4, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
January 20, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 29, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
January 14, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 26, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
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Latest inspection details

Papa Johns has a 10 hour variance for pizza sauce kept at room temperature. Variance letter and procedures verified during inspection .
All produce arrives pre-washed and pre-cut according to PIC.
No raw animal foods are kept in store

Latest recorded violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14; Core; No handwashing signs were posted in back prep room or in employee bathroom. A sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided and clearly visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. CDI- signage provided.
#22 · -3 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple TCS foods were stocked too high in makeline fliptop unit and were measuring above 41F (see temp chart). TCS foods shall hold at 41F or below in refrigeration. CDI- warm foods were voluntarily discarded. Cheese was moved to walk-in to cool. Do not overstock foods in fliptop unit and keep lid closed when not in use. Only fill to the chill line of containers.
#23 · -1.50 demerits · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18; Priority; Sausage and beef with prep dates of 7/26 and 7/28 were observed in the reach-in unit. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be discarded after 7 days in refrigeration. The day of preparation or opening from a commercial package shall count as day 1. CDI- foods voluntarily discarded.
#43 · -0.50 demerits · In-use utensils: properly stored
RepeatCorrected during inspection
3-304.12; Core; Food scoop handles stored in pizza ingredients on makeline. In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Store scoops accordingly. Scoop handles readjusted. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
#49 · -0.50 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Walk-in cooler fan guards are soiled with dust and debris. Dust and residue accumulation observed on sides of pizza oven, especially near vent. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.12/6.501.11; Core; Wall in walk-in cooler near shelving is rusting. Floor in corner of walk-in is soiled. Spotty cleaning also needed under shelving near mop sink, near drain of three compartment sink and inside mop sink. Physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. Increase cleaning frequency and repair noted wall damage. Overall, facility is maintained clean. No point taken today.
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