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PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA #1030
6670 COVINGTON HWY , LITHONIA, GA 30058 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (January 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, garbage & waste and pest control.
Inspection history
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A90January 20, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, garbage & waste and pest control.
Observed vegetable sink unclean with dried food debris on the base of sink. PIC stated sink was NOT used day of inspection. COS: sink was cleaned and sanitized by PIC. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 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: (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety food; P.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed the sanitizer solutions at the ware wash sink reading 500+ ppm Quats. COS: Sink was remade to read 400ppm Quats. Advised to use test strips while preparing chemical solutions. C/A:511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed pizza oven unclean with heavy debris build up on racks. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed dumpster without drain plugs. Advised to contact Waste management to have replaced. C/A:511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Observed enclosure gate in disrepair. Gate in hanging from post. Advised to have repaired. C/A: 511-6-1.06(5)(c) - Outdoor Enclosure (C) (c) Outdoor Enclosure. If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of durable and cleanable materials.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(c) - outdoor enclosure (c)”Observed doors on the side of the dumpster not closed at time of inspection. C/A:511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. C/A:511-6-1.06(5)(q) - Cleaning Receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (C) (q) Cleaning Receptacles. 1. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles, and waste water shall be disposed of as specified under subsection (4)(e) of this Rule. 2. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)”Observed floors and baseboards under equipment unclean with debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A100January 24, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100January 26, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-447065. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
