Tifton, Tift County

Papa John's Pizza #1558

1805 N TIFT AVE STE C TIFTON, GA 31794

Food
Latest score
97
Feb 17, 2026
City
Tifton
County
Tift
Inspections
7

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 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wiping cloth quaternary sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. CA: Sanitizing solution shall be kept at correct concentration. Solution was remade during inspection.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No Certified Food Safety Manager for establishment. Current certificate posted is a food handler certificate. Discussed Certified Food Manager shall be obtained.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Certified Food Safety Manager for establishment. Discussed Certified Food Manager shall be obtained.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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 handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink blocked by prep containers. Hand sink shall be accessible for use at all times.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed incorrect chemical for Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal events. Correct chemical shall be obtained.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food found stored past disposal date marked. Spinach and salami were discarded by PIC.

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(j) - variance requirement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food establishment not complying with required variance procedure for pizza sauce. Pizza sauce is not observed at 41 degrees F prior to holding using time as the public health control. Discussed product must be 41 or below prior to holding using time as the public health control.

Aug 8, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 914 violations

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 time/temperature control for safety foods (unopened packages of fully cooked meats) in walk-in cooler marked with use-by dates that exceed the allowed 7 day date marking. CA: Contact corporate office and have issue resolved.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the separation between the 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink and between the hand wash sink and food preparation sink being inadequate. A splash guard shall be welded onto each side of the hand wash sink to prevent contaminated water from splashing onto clean dishes and into food preparation sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fan covers in walk-in cooler in need of cleaning.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster sitting on asphalt. Since no dumpster pad, letter from dumpster provider shall be obtained stating the dumpster will be cleaned and/or replaced as needed.