Papa Johns

685 Cooks Street, Royston, GA 30662
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Papa Johns has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Papa Johns scores about where you'd expect for a Royston restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed handles planted inside containers of flour bucket, jalapenos, banana peppers and shredded cheese. PIC removed the scoops and properly placed them. Rule: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
95
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 11-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Johns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Johns on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Papa Johns compare to other restaurants in Royston?

Papa Johns most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Royston average of 96.

Has Papa Johns' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Johns have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Johns 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 Johns inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Johns is inspected around three times per year on average.