Papa John's Pizza
703 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, 10039
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 2, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 45 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
- 15 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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