Athens, Clarke County

Papa John's Pizza

498 BAXTER ST ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Feb 18, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

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 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Two reusable water bottles and a box of donuts on prep table in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): All drinks should be in disposable cup with a lid and straw. No employee food/drink should be placed on prep surfaces. Drinks are allowed in kitchen if in correct cups and stored below prep areas.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple cardboard boxes stored around dumpster.

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

Grout in poor repair throughout kitchen - especially near sinks.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Multiple plastic bins stacked wet on dry dish rack by 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air-dry before stacking.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple plastic containers stacked wet on dry dish rack by 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air-dry prior to stacking.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster door left open after last use.

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

Broken tile by pizza oven.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No common name labeled on chemical bottle by handwashing sink. Corrective action (CA): All chemicals should be identified and labeled by common name when transferred to a new bottle. Contents unable to be identified. Contents discarded.