Stoners Pizza Joint

175 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Stoners Pizza Joint stretching back to 2025. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Stoners Pizza Joint squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed baked potatoes cooling in covered contianer in reach-in cooler (RIC). Baked potatoes within safe cooling stage and uncovered during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed handle of ice scoop in contact with ice in bulk ice machine. Person in charge (PIC) moved scoop to scoop holder and discarded affected ice during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report posted behind bar, not allowing 1-foot approach.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored above pizza prep table. CA: Chemicals must be stored separate from or below food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) item. Sanitizer spray bottle moved to rack beneath hand wash sink.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Dining tables sanitized with sanitizer in spray bottle and a cloth that is reused. Corrective action (CA): When using a sanitizer spray bottle to sanitize dining tables a new disposable towel must be used for each table. Paper towels provided during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed chemicals stored above single-service items. Corrective action (CA): Chemicals must be stored separate from or below food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) items. Storage rack reorganized to have chemicals stored on the bottom.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Phone removed during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stoners Pizza Joint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stoners Pizza Joint on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stoners Pizza Joint?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stoners Pizza Joint.

How does Stoners Pizza Joint compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Stoners Pizza Joint most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Stoners Pizza Joint's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stoners Pizza Joint have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stoners Pizza Joint means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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