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ELLIJAY TAPZ AND PIZZERIA
24 N MAIN ST , ELLIJAY, GA 30540 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 21, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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A91August 21, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed a hand sink behind the bar that had the hot water handle taken off, and hot water had been turned off to that sink. Sink did have running cold water. PIC has contacted plumbing, and hot water was turned back on for the sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”Observed ready to eat, container/packaged food not properly date marked. Date mark all opened container/ and ready to eat foods. PIC date marked all RTE TCS foods.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed employee phone and drink being stored on a prep surface in the main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A95March 2, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
PIC does not currently hold employee health records in digital or physical form at the time of the inspection. Operators must show proof of employee health compliance forms if prompted by the inspector.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed incorrect inspection report posted. Discussed with PIC to ensure that the up-to date inspection report is posted within 15 feet of the front in public non-obstructed from view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”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 FSP-061-000278. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.