Pooler, Chatham County

Lovezzola's Pizza and Subs

320 E HIGHWAY 80 POOLER, GA 31322

Food

Latest score

Jan 7, 2026

City

Pooler

County

Chatham

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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw beef stored next to RTE deli ham, salami, and smoked turkey. Observed raw beef mixture adjacent to RTE onions and peppers.

COS: PIC re-arranged walk-in to avoid any cross-contamination from raw food-items. CA: All raw meats shall be separated from RTE foods and placed in respective of cooking temperatures.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up on gasket and dispensing nozzle of soda machine.

RCA: PIC shall remove all nozzles and gaskets on soda machine and sanitize. PIC shall increase cleaning frequency of soda machine.

CA: All food-contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch or cleaned at the frequency per manufacturer's instructions.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink cups being stacked while wet.

RCA: PIC shall re-wash, rinse, sanitize cups and allow to air-dry completely before use. Utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried.

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

Observed build-up of food debris in back of prep-top reach-in cooler closest to oven.

RCA: PIC shall clean and sanitize non-food contact surfaces. All equipment shall be clean to the sight and touch.

May 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up on interior of ice maker machine.

RCA: PIC will burn ice, wash and sanitize machine before refilling ice. Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Observed build-up of debris on gaskets, inside reach-in coolers, and in walk-in coolers. Observed rusted accumulation on racks in walk-in cooler.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 864 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand towels at the hand sink in the main kitchen at the time of inspection. CA: PIC was recommended to get more paper towels as she stated she is out. In the meantime, they will use the papertowels from the restroom.

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 inconsistent date marking throughout the facility. (Lettuce 6/25, deli meat x2 9/9, sauce cups x10 6/25) CA/COS: PIC is removing and relabeling food items with the correct dates.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plates stored upright with no over head protection accumulating dust and other debris. CA/COS: PIC will have employee rewash dishes and store them face down to prevent contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead roach under back prep table.

PIC showed invoice for 9/22/23 of Yates Astro pest control. Ca/COS: PIC was advised to increase the cleaning frequency under equipment.