Covington, Newton County

Papa John's Pizza #1705

3188 HIGHWAY 278 Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 29, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperature are in compliance. Note: Facility must have a verifiable way to ensure employees have been trained in food allergens and signs of an allergic reaction. Note: Water bottles may not be drank from in the kitchen. Must have disposable cup with lid and straw. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.clm

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

9-2: .10(5)(c)Approved Variance not followed due to change in product not verified with DPH. New Product being used is not approved can product FSPJ or PJPS. Instead facility using bagged Fully Seasoned Pizza sauce labeled PJ Item 1005 SC-001198. If granted a variance or a HACCP plan is otherwise required, the permit holder shall:

  1. Comply with the HACCP plans and procedures that are submitted and deemed in conformance with DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(6)(a) through (e) as a basis for the modification or waiver; (P) and
  2. Maintain and provide to the Department, upon request, records specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(6). (Pf) Corrective Actions: Pizza Sauce PJ Item 1005 that was on line was discarded. Person in charge placed bags of PJ Item 1005 pizza sauce in walk in cooler to cool down to 41 degrees fahrenheit or lower to be place on time control. Time Control procedures provided.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 95Grade: A2 violations
Comments

Hot/cold held in compliance Foods frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2131 Www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

1-2A: .03(1)(a);(b);(c)1,4,5,6,7, 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16Person in charge could not name the major food allergens. The person in charge must be able to demonstrate their food safety knowledge through full compliance of the food code with no violations, be a Certified Food Safety Manager, or be able to provide correct answers to food safety questions as they relate to the food service operation at hand. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge was educated on major food allergens. Food allergens poster was given to the facility.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15A: .05(6)(a)Observed reach in prep cooler not keeping the correct temperature for cold held foods to be stored. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. (C) Corrective Actions: Facility will use the other reach in coolers and the walk in cooler to keep foods at the correct temperature.