Athens, Clarke County

Peppino's Pizzeria

950 WHITEHALL RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Feb 19, 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 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed disinfectant used for vomit and diarrheal cleanup is not on EPA list G. Corrective action (CA): Proper EPA-registered Norovirus disinfectant must be onsite for vomit and diarrhea clean-up.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap at bottom of back screen door.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cut lettuce and cut tomatoes being held above 41F in the salad bar. Corrective action (CA): All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded all out of temperature TCS foods, & called for maintenance on equipment. Establishment will pre-make salads until equipment can be held at 41F or below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chlorine concentration in sanitizer bucket exceeding 200ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50-100ppm. Sanitizer buckets diluted to 100ppm concentration of chlorine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flies observed both in front service area and kitchen.

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

Salad bar cooler unable to hold TCS foods at 41F or below. PIC called for maintenance during inspection. PIC advised not to use equipment until in good repair.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dining tables sanitized using one bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either two bucket method or sanitizer spray with single-use paper towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine concentration in sanitizer bucket exceeding 200ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50-100ppm. Sanitizer buckets diluted to reach concentration of 100ppm.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Missing verifiable employee health reporting agreements. Corrective action (CA): Food employees must be informed, in a verifiable manner (form or similar document) of their responsibility to report symptoms and exposure. Person in charge (PIC) received employee health reporting agreements and had employees sign.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Response procedures for vomit or diarrheal events not present. CA: Establishment must have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit or diarrheal events that occur in establishment.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food employees with no hair restraint. All employees in kitchen must wear a full proper hair restraint - hairnet, baseball cap, or other similar head covering.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Door not closed on dumpster. Door closed.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food employees with no hair restraint. All employees in kitchen must wear a full proper hair restraint - hairnet, baseball cap, or other similar head covering.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Worn grout lines in a few places in front and back kitchen - not easily cleanable and can hold food debris and water.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Open bag of flour stored on floor in back hall by walk-in cooler, not at least 6 inches off floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food employees with no hair restraint. All employees in kitchen must wear a full proper hair restraint - hairnet, ballcap or other similar head covering.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Worn grout lines in a few places in front and back kitchen - not easily cleanable and can hold food debris and water.