Papa Joe's Cafe

156 S Valdosta Rd, Lakeland, GA 31635
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Papa Joe's Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 93), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: No consistant date marking procedure.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Joe's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Joe's Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Papa Joe's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Papa Joe's Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 93.

Has Papa Joe's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Joe's Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Joe's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Papa Joe's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Joe's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.