Papa John’s Pizza received a score of 82 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 29, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Papa John’s Pizza
Location: 1211 LIBERTY ST WAYNESBORO, GA 30830, Burke County
Inspection date: October 29, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 82/B
Inspector: ASHLEY CLARK
Permit number: FSP-017-000061
Inspection findings
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed a pair of underwear in mop sink with a bar of soap (person in charge stated that he was washing them in the sink), observed suitcase full of clothes sitting on pizza boxes cos-items removed and placed in office of facility.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed dirty tubs sitting on top of back hand washing sink, observed no hand drying provision provided at sink, observed “hand sanitizer” instead of hand soap stocked at hand sink. cos-removed, stocked, replaced with proper item.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) – handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed hand sanitizer stocked instead of hand soap.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed no hand drying provision available.
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed pepperoni in reach in cooler with use by date of 10/16/2026. cos-removed and disposed of at time of inspection
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed open can of anchovies with no date marking stored in reach in cooler, observed chicken/sausage in walk in cooler in tubs not original packaging with no date marking. cos-all items disposed of.
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) – food preparation (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed sliced cheese, spinach, pizza sauce in reach in cooler and peppers at prep top table uncovered. CA-cover all food items while not actively prepping with them
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed pee on and in employee toilet, ca-clean thoroughly and flush.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) – floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: observed tiles where floor meets wall under 3-basin sink area loose and falling ca-repair asap.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Victoria Sterling
News Now Georgia
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