Papa John's

294 Ga 515, Blairsville, GA 30512

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Papa John's has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Papa John's scores about where you'd expect for a Blairsville restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Shelves holding pizza boxes, flour, etc. accumulating dust, flour build up. Coolers (pizza prep and beverage air cooler)doors/handles and inside dirty. Advised PIC to clean. Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles not labeled. Advised PIC to label. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly identified with common name of material.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Clean plastic containers stacked wet. Advised PIC to air dry prior to stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Shelves holding boxes dirty. Plastic containers holding sauces dirty. Hand sink in back dirty. Advised PIC to clean. Food contact and non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floors under shelves, equipment, 3 compartment sink dirty. Advised PIC to clean. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light shield missing on lights in WIC. Advised PIC to fix or replace. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens or unwrapped single service items.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee making pizzas with no hair restraint. Advised PIC to put on hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable net or other hair restraint approved by the health authority. cos-put on hat

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa John's?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa John's.

How does Papa John's compare to other restaurants in Blairsville?

Papa John's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Blairsville average of 93.

Has Papa John's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Papa John's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa John's 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 John's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa John's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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