Savannah, Chatham County

Papa John's

11613 ABERCORN ST SAVANNAH, GA 31419

Food
Latest score
95
Feb 10, 2026
City
Savannah
County
Chatham
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sauce bottles not labeled with the common name of food. RCA: Facility to label bottles with the common name of food.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-use cup being used as a scoop in bulk flour. CA: PIC removed cup and discarded. Then, obtained scoop with handle. RCA: Ensure scoops are food grade material with a handle. Scoops can be stored in food product with handle facing out.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed opening to dish-washer covered in debris. RCA: PIC to deep clean around the outer edge of dish-washer.

May 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 846 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no CFSM certification on display or able to be made available at the time of inspection.

RCA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed desserts (cookies, brownies, and cinnamon bites) stored without coverings in the reach-in cooler on the pizza line. Observed no covering over pepperoncini's in the pizza boxing station during pauses in food preparation.

CA: PIC closed up the containers to allow for cover over the desserts and a lid was obtained for the pepperoncinis. Food shall be protected from overhead contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed clean, ready for use containers to have old sticker glue residue left on and them stacked together.

RCA: All stickers shall be removed prior to washing, rinsing and sanitizing. All containers that are used to contain food must be clean to sight and touch.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of food debris on the blade of the can opener.

RCA: Can opener was placed in the 3-compartment sink to be cleaned. PIC shall ensure food contact of the blade is cleaned after each use to prevent build-up of food debris. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes stacked in the warewashing area.

RCA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the side of the door inside the walk-in cooler to be damaged exposing metal and foam.

RCA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

May 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 847 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility to not have the certified food safety certification posted within public view. RCA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee bathroom in back of facility to not be stocked with paper towel. RCA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf
  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf
  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or
  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed clean, ready for use containers to have sticker glue residue on it stacked together. RCA: All stickers shall be removed prior to washing, rinsing and sanitizing. All containers that are used to contain food must be clean to sight and touch.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cup handle for cheese distribution on pizza to be stored in direct contact with cheese. COS/CA: PIC moved handle such that it was facing up and not touching the cheese. RCA: 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 and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple dishes in the clean dish storage area next to 3 compartment sink to be wet stacked. RCA: All dishes shall be completely air dried prior to stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler next to the door to be damaged with foam and metal visible. RCA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in cooler plastic curtain to have a black mold-like growth. RCA: Curtain shall be replaced or area treated and cleaned thoroughly. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 808 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open monster energy drink to be stored on top of the pizza dough prep table with multiple doughs being rolled. CA/COS:PIC moved drink to designated area. RCA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken wings to be stored uncovered in reach in cooler. COS/CA: PIC covered chicken wings in reach on cooler. RCA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no date marking labels for of RTE food items (tomatoes, sausages pepperoni chicken wings) in walk in and reach in cooler. PIC stated items were prepped the past two days. RCA: All food items help more than 24 hours shall be date marked and labelled.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple drain flies throughout dishwashing area coming from a floor drain that was uncovered. CA: PIC placed drain cover back on. RCA: Facility shall ensure that covers are in tact at all times throughout the facility to prevent pest from entering the facility. Facility shall have pest control treat the area.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple dishes in the clean dish storage area to be wet stacked. RCA: All dishes shall be completely air dried prior to stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler next to the door to be damaged with foam and metal visible. RCA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris (white and rust) coating the racks of walk in cooler. RCA: Facility shall increase the cleaning frequency of racks or replace racks. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls along pizza prep station to be covered with flour and pizza sauce in the main kitchen. RCA: Facility shall increase the cleaning frequency of facility to ensure that any food debris accumulation is limited.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 873 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no servsafe certification on site.

RCA: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - Food Safety Manager Certification (Pf) Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no date marking labels on RTE food items in the walk-in cooler. RCA: PIC shall date mark all TCS TRE food items held for more than 24hrs.

All TCS ready to eat foods held more than 24hrs shall be date marked.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sauces not in original containers with no labels.

RCA: Sauces not in original containers shall have labels with product name.