BLAIRSVILLE, Union County

Papaws Trading Post

11026 ST HWY 325 BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 22, 2026
City
BLAIRSVILLE
County
Union
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 shields missing on lights in kitchen. Advised PIC to fix or replace. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter resistant in areas of exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens or unwrapped ss items.

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Numerous flies throughout kitchen. Advised PIC methods of pest control. The presence of insects and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by method of trapping devices or other means of pest control.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fans throughout kitchen accumulating dust. Advised PIC to clean. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most current inspection report not posted for public view. Advised PIC to post most current inspection. The most current inspection report shall be displayed in public view at all times within 15ft of the front door and between 5 and 7 feet from the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inside of coolers dirty. Handles/doors of coolers dirty. Advised PIC to clean. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Employee drinks on prep tables with no lids and straw. Advised PIC to put drink in ss cup with a secure lid and straw. Employees shall drink from a single service cup with a secure lid and straw so that it is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Three compartment sink registering at 0 ppm chlorine. PIC went to store and bought a new bottle of chlorine--registered at 100 ppm chlorine. Advised PIC to check sanitizer daily prior to opening. Chemical sanitizer shall read between 50-100 ppm chlorine. COS-bought new bottle of chlorine and registered at 100 ppm chlorine

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Advised PIC to put on hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable net or other hair restraint approved by the health authority.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Numerous flies in kitchen. Advised PIC ways to control flies and proper methods of pest control. (door to outside not tight fitting- open with large gap). The presence of insects, rodents, or other pest shall be controlled to minimize their presence by using methods such as a trapping device or other means of pest control.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Screen door to outside of facility with large gap allowing flies into facility. Advised PIC to repair or replace door. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by a solid, self closing, tight fitting door.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Advised PIC to put on hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable net or other hair restraint approved by the health authority.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees preparing/handling food wearing watches and rings with stones/grooves. Advised PIC to remove. Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on arm or hands while preparing food except for a plain wedding band.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Numerous flies throughout kitchen. Advised PIC to contact pest control. The presence of insects, rodents, or other pest shall be controlled to minimize their presence by using methods such as a trapping device or other means of pest control. Discussed different methods of pest control that can be used.