ATHENS, Oconee County

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

1021 PARKWAY BLVD # 201 ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Nov 21, 2025

City

ATHENS

County

Oconee

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two spray bottles not labeled with common name. Corrective action (CA): All transferred chemicals must be labeled with common name.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Mozzarella cheese scoop does not have a handle.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pizza vent hood has buildup of grease.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Grout throughout kitchen worn down.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Light shield for light over center kitchen prep table is cracked.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 858 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rear handwashing sink blocked and inaccessible due to large pitcher stored in sink. CA: Handwashing sinks must be used for handwashing purposes only and be accessible at all times. COS: Pitcher cleared.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FRONT HANDSINK UNABLE TO REACH 85F. CA: ALL HANDSINKS MUST REACH AT LEAST 85F.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BUTTER UNCOVERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. OBSERVED TWO JUGS OF VEGETABLE OIL WITH LIDS NOT ON ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. CA: ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED UNLESS ACTIVELY COOLING.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SOFT CHEESE, HAM, AND SAUSAGE STORED IN BOTTOM OF PREP. COOLER WITH NO DATE MARK. CA: ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) REMOVED FROM BULK PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH A 7-DAY DISCARD DATE.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SCOOP FOR MOZZARELLA CHEESE DOES NOT HAVE A HANDLE. ALL SCOPPS MUST HAVE A HANDLE

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

GROUT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IS WORN AND HAS POOLING WATER. NEEDS REDONE ASAP. FLOORS AND WALLS BY 3-COMP SINK HAVE GRIME BUILD UP. NEED CLEANED.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT ABOVE CENTER KITCHEN PREP TABLE CRACKED. NEEDS REPLACED.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE ON PIZZA LINE PREP TOP.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed posted certified food safety manager (cfsm) certificate expired 11/2/24. Provide current valid cfsm certificate by 12/21/24.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Repeat Item. Observed accumulations of grease, oil, debris, splash and dust on walls at dish line, prep table, make line and dough line. Also on walls around WIC, floors in WIC and door to WIC. Observed accumulations on fan grills of WIC and splash on ceiling in prep area. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 12/21/24.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Front handwashing sinks with no paper towels. CA: All handwashing sinks shall be stocked/equipped with drying provisions. COS: Paper towel restocked.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3-comp sanitizer solution with low (<150 ppm) quaternary ammonium concentration. CA: Ensure sanitizer solution utilizing quaternary ammonium maintain effective concentrations of 150-400ppm. Call repair tech for service.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Latest copy of inspection score not posted at drive through.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulation of grease, oils, flour, dust and/ or debris on floor (Walk in cooler, prep table, pot sink, pizza oven), on walls (potsink and prep table), and on ceilings (potsink, prep table area). Also mop sink with heavy accumalation. Deep cleaning required.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed staff pizza being consumed at slicing station. Observed staff drinks in improper containers (travel mug, water bottles) at slicing station and rear prep table. Staff shall not eat at work stations. Staff drinks in food prep/handling areas shall be in single service cups with lids and straws. Store to avoid spill contamination. Pizza and drinks removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rear hand sink blocked and accessible due to large pitcher stored in sink. Hand sinks must only be used for handwashing and shall always be accessible. Pitcher removed.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep top cooler open with pizza sauce and cheese uncovered while not in use. All food shall be covered unless active preparation is being done. Covers added.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of grease, oils, flour, dust and/or debris on floors (WIC, Under prep tables, Pot sink, Pizza Oven), on walls (pot sink, and prep tables), and on ceiling (pot sink/prep table area). Also on WIC Fan grills. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 4/12/24.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged light shields. Repair as needed by 4/12/24.

Dec 7, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.