Pj's

745 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30117

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Pj's stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Pj's latest score is in line with the Carrollton average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed at three compartment sink sanitizer water reading at 0ppm

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

14D - gloves used properly

Inspector notes: Observed single used gloves stored inside chicken cooler./gloves must be discarded after each use

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed vent hood system with heavy grease and debris accumulation

511-6-1.05(2)(n)

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed container of breading powder with no label./label all prepared food items with common name.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed pre-portioned cups of sauces with no date labels./ Each prepared food item has 7 days to be served.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in chest freezer./ defrost and clean as needed

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed shelves lined with aluminum foil./ remove so surface can be washable

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored near dry food and food prep areas./ PIC moved items

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips available at time of inspection

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink by three compartment blocked by cooking equipment; observed hot water with not enough pressure

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored near dry food and food prep areas

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked wings stored on griddle at 100F./discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed dishes in three compartment sink and no sanitizer made at time of inspection./corrected

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed vent good system with heavy grease accumulation./clean more frequently

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed in walk in cooler food stored directly on the floor./ all food should be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(u)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer made at time of inspection./PIC made sanitizer bucket

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken wings thawing in sink without water running over it. / All frozen foods should be thawed under refrigeration or under running cool water in the sink.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pj's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pj's on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pj's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pj's.

How does Pj's compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?

Pj's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Carrollton average of 83.

Has Pj's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pj's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pj'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 Pj's inspected?

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

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