Papa John's Pizza

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd Ste 602, Athens, GA 30605

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Papa John's Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Athens restaurants, the typical score is 88; Papa John's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have written allergen notification for foods containing a major allergen. Person in charge posted notification during inspection.

511-6-1.04(7)(d)

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Corrective action (CA): If transferred, chemical name must be labeled on new container. Spray bottle labeled during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed several broken/missing pieces of cove base throughout kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed torn gasket on right lid of pizza make table.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks in travel mugs/refillable bottles on employee drink table in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in food preparation and storage areas must be in a disposable cup with a lid and straw. Cups moved to office during inspection.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed thermometers stored in sanitizer water. Thermometers removed during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa John's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa John's Pizza on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Papa John's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has Papa John's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa John's Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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