Cartersville, Bartow County

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA

7 S DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
100
Feb 4, 2026
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 802 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple cans of pizza sauce on dry storage rack with dents in the seam. CA: Discussed with PIC. Cans were separated out to designated area. PIC will label shelf.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper cold holding of potentially hazardous TCS food (cheesecake filling). Container was stored ambient on the prep counter at 66F. CA: Discussed with PIC. Cheesecake filled had been out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to the cooler to rapidly cool.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 891 violation

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cans of tomato sauce and pineapples in dry storage area with dents in seam and large dents in sides. CA: Discussed with PIC, cans were separated to designated area to be returned to supplier. Discussed that cans with dented seams or significant dents in sides cannot be used, and must be discarded or separated to designated area not to be used.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dented cans of tomato sauce stored on storage racks in the back kitchen area. CA: Informed PIC that dented cans, especially with dents at the seams, should be discarded. PIC removed cans and placed in a separate area with a label stating "Do Not Use." Educated PIC that dented cans should be discarded, or removed and stored separately with a label.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items prepped at room temperature and then stored covered in reach-in cooler, improperly cooling (string cheese- 51F; seasoned string cheese- 53F). CA: Informed PIC that any items prepped at room temperature and then cold held need to be properly cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. PIC moved items to walk-in cooler and removed lids to allow items to rapidly cool.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth used for wiping food contact surfaces stored on counter top next to three compartment sink. CA: Educated PIC that wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses.