Papa John's Pizza
1979 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx, 10453
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago).
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 19, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
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 in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 59 rodent inspections on record, 22 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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