Papa John's Pizza

Observed the manager not wearing a proper beard restraint while preparing food. PIC will obtain a beard guard by 6/10/26.

511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Observed a condensation leak coming from the bottom of the reach in cooler. PIC using a bread pan to catch water. Stagnant water observed on the floor. PIC will place a work order and email to robert.lewis`@dph.ga.gov by 6/10/26

Observed the hot water shut off on the vegetable prep sink. PIC stated that the store no longer uses the sink. Once the sink was turned on the hot water would not shut off manually. As long as the sink is in the facility it has to be maintained and have both hot and cold water. The sink must be serviced by a plumber and repaired by 06/10/26. This is a repeat violation.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed the current food permit and choking poster not posted. The food permit posted expired on 1/1/2026. PIC will obtain and post the choking poster by 6/10/26.

Observed the unisex restroom door without a self closing device. Self closure must be installed by 6/15/26.

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) (l) Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) (l) Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed the can opener with metal shaving underneath the blade. Make sure to clean the can opener frequently to avoid build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed a container of shredded two cheese with an expiration date of 12/7. It was prepped on 11/30. Advised PIC to discard the cheese and make sure to rotate and monitor food products (COS).

Observed the hot water shut off on the vegetable prep sink. PIC stated that the store no longer uses the sink. Once the sink was turned on the hot water would not shut off manually. As long as the sink is in the facility it has to be maintained and have both hot and cold water. The sink must be serviced by a plumber and repaired by 12/12.

Also, the handle for the sprayer on the 3-compartment is leaking water. The handle must be serviced and repaired by 12/12. Please email a copy of the complete work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed a long fork stored on top of the pizza oven. The pizza oven had an accumulation of dust build up on it. During pauses utensils should be stored in a clean area. The fork was removed (COS).

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Observed an accumulation of build up on the exterior surface of the pizza oven next to the oven's rollers.

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.

Observed the unisex restroom door without a self closing device.

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) (l) Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed the cutting board connected to the can opener in need of resurfacing or replaced due to deep cuts and stains.

511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed the vents/blowers in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to a thick dust debris.

Observed the unisex restroom door not self closing.

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) (l) Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed the light shield by the 3-compartment sink with water in the shield. PIC stated that the AC unit has a leak that is making the ceiling light water.

Observed employee's food stored in a container above food that is being served to the public. The food must be labeled "Employees Only" and stored on the bottom shelf so it will not cause contamination to food that the facility is serving.

Observed the ventilation system (HVAC) inadequate as evidenced by condensation on the HVAC vents, and inside of the protective light shields. PIC stated that TWC was at the facility on Monday, 6/2/25 and will return to complete the work.

Please email a copy of the service report from Monday and the follow-up report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov. The vents must be repaired by 6/11/25.

Observed a bulk container of white substance without a common name on it. PIC stated that it was dustinator, and was advised to label the container.

Observed the back door is not tight fitting at the bottom. There is a gap at the bottom of the door. The door sweep must be extended to avoid the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.

Observed the cutting board connected to the can opener in need of resurfacing or replaced due to deep cuts.

511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed the quaternary ammonium test strips expired on May of 2024. Please order new test strips for the solution.

Observed the restroom door not self closing.

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) (l) Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed the floors in front of the 3-compartment and prep sink in need of cleaning.

Observed (1) light out under the pizza oven ventilation hood system.

Observed manager turn off hand sink using bare hand. Once informed, manager began using paper towels to turn off faucet.

Observed manager prepping food while wearing a bracelet. While prepping food employees may not wear jewelry on their hands and wrists.

Observed manager changing tasks and not washing hands between changes.

The manager did indicate knowledge of Noro Virus. The manager indicated no knowledge of what all six (6) foodborne illnesses were and the procedures for notifying the health authority. Manager was informed about what the six foodborne illnesses are.

Observed no procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. A flyer of the procedures for such an event was provided to the manager.

Observed the blade of the can opener with debris build-up.

Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket with a solution concentration of 0 ppm for a QAC sanitizer. Manager changed solution.

Observed hand washing sink near restroom without adequate water pressure.

Observed manager place cell phone on prep area used to package and cut pizzas.

15C. Observed accumulated flour dust on counter space and prep tables in the kitchen.

17A. Missing covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins disposal.