Papa Ginos
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Papa Ginos, the earliest from 2023. Papa Ginos was last inspected on Aug 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to one.
Across the inspection history, proper cold holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Greenville sits at 78, putting Papa Ginos on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The oven exhaust is in poor repair, with parts of the surface layer peeling and missing in areas. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
95
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meatballs, which were previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 147 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds.
3-403.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Hamburgers and deli meat in the salad prep unit observed held at 44-46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were placed in freezer to rapidly chill, and unit adjusted colder.
3-501.16(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (food containers on the clean storage rack) were observed with an accumulation of food, debris, and adhesive residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the dough prep area.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: soap dispenser near grill area beneath grill sani bucket portion cup storage bin sandwich bag storage bin bun bins beneath grill freezer prep units especially lid at salad prep station cupboards in front service area kitchen trash cans plastic soda crates used as dunnage racks in dry storage area rolling rack walk in shelves including the undersides semolina flour bin.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The push bar on the outside door in the kitchen has an accumulation of soil residue. The wall next to the oven has an accumulation of dust clumps. The ceiling and fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust and mold. The kitchen ceiling especially around vents has an accumulation of debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The pipe insulation in the dry storage area is in poor repair, cracked & torn, exposing spun insulation. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
50
Jun 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -under prep unit hoods -doors to reach-in freezer on grill line -under grill.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The refuse area was observed with litter and grease build-up around the grease receptacle.
5-501.115
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The pizza prep unit was not in good repair. Unit has been taken out of use until it can be serviced. PIC stated service is scheduled for later today.
4-501.11
86
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tuna salad was observed held at 44-46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Tuna salad was brought to walk-in to rapidly chill.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Prep unit at the grill station was observed with an ambient temperature of 50-55 degrees. PIC adjusted thermostat during inspection. Any foods not within proper temperature were placed in other refrigeration units.
3-501.16(A)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working containers of various spices and oils are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-602.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The pizza prep unit was not in good repair, observed with a bent lid at the hinge..
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -gaskets on several units -under prep unit hoods -doors to reach-in freezer on grill line -walk-in fan guards -under grill.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The refuse area was observed with litter and grease build up around the grease receptacle.
5-501.115
58
Jun 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gaskets for 2 door standup freezer was observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the speed rack and dunnage racks in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Refuse area was observed with trash and litter on ground and grease buildup by oil disposal unit. An area for refuse, returnables or recycables must be maintained clean and free of litter.
5-501.115
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Ginos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Ginos on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Ginos?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa Ginos.
How does Papa Ginos compare to other restaurants in Greenville?
Papa Ginos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Greenville average of 78.
Has Papa Ginos's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa Ginos have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa Ginos 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 Ginos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Ginos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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