Lavonia, Franklin County

Pizza Hut Lavonia - Ayvaz Pizza LLC

14249 JONES STREET LAVONIA, GA 30553

Food
Latest score
99
Apr 23, 2026
City
Lavonia
County
Franklin
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up debris/residue along the prep cooler gaskets and warmer cabinet. Rule: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no ambient thermometers in the RIC and WIC. Advised PIC to get thermometers and place them in all cold holding units. Rule: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - Temperature Measuring Device (TMD), Food - Accuracy (Pf) (k) Temperature Measuring Devices, Food.

  1. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±1ºC in the intended range of use. Pf

  2. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. Pf

May 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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: Yes

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:(iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: Observed residues on back side of baffle, PIC instructed to empty, wash, rinse and sanitize ice machine including baffle by end of business.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

511-6-1.05(2)(x) - TMD, Located in Refrigerators/ Hot Holding (Pf, C) (x) Temperature Measuring Devices.

  1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

  2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.

  3. The requirement in paragraph 2 of this subsection does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment such as insulated food transport containers and salad bars.

  4. Temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable.

  5. Food temperature measuring devices and water temperature measuring devices on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1ºC or 2ºF in the intended range of use. Pf Note: Observed ambient thermometers to be missing from RIC under PTC in main kitchen as well as WIC. PIC instructed to place ambient thermometers in all cold holding units.

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

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

  3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf Note: Observed residue on multiple vents in the main kitchen in need of cleaning or being replace.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities.

(a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

NOTE: Observed hand sinks in kitchen and woman's bathroom to not be supplied with hand soap. To COS, PIC needs to provide supplemental hand soap until truck arrives with new shipment of soap.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:...(iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

NOTE: Ice bin baffle has residue. Clean at a frequency to prevent an accumulation of any residue. To COS staff should within the next 24 hours break down ice machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize per manufacturer's instructions.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C)

(p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

NOTE: There is debris and garbage in the dumpster enclosure area. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Clean up all debris from dumpster enclosure and keep clean to prevent the attraction of any pests.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Ice bin baffle has residue. Clean at a frequency to prevent an accumulation of any residue. Staff has begun breaking down ice machine to wash, rinse and sanitize to COS. Do not use ice from the machine until the wash, rinse, sanitize steps have been completed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Using QUAT sanitizer at 3-compartment sink and buckets, concentration coming out of pump system at the 3-compartment sink is too low. When using the 3-compartment sink or filling up sanitizer buckets, add more sanitizer solution and check the concentration using QUAT test strips. QUAT concentration should be ~200ppm. PIC made new sanitizer buckets with concentration of 200ppm to COS.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Nonfood contact surfaces (under 3-comp sink, behind dishwasher, wall next to prep top cooler) have residue and/or debris. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean at a frequency to prevent build up of such residue and/or debris.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

There is debris and garbage in the dumpster enclosure area. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Clean up all debris from dumpster enclosure and keep clean to prevent the attraction of any pests.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster side door and lids left open and not in use. When the dumpster is not in use side doors and lids must be left closed to prevent the attraction of any pests.

May 24, 2023

Initial

Score: 982 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Shelves in walk-in-cooler (WIC) have a build up of debris on them. Flooring near the wall underneath the 3-compartment sink and dishwasher there is a build up of debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean at a frequency to prevent the build up of such residue and/or debris. Clean walk-in-cooler shelves so there is no build up debris on them and clean behind/under any equipment to remove any debris.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

There is debris and garbage in the dumpster enclosure area. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Clean up all debris from dumpster enclosure and keep clean to prevent the attraction of any pests.