Athens, Clarke County

Mama Sid's Pizza

2240 BARNETT SHOALS RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Jun 9, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bulk container of butter & boxes of mozzarella cheese stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) moved butter and cheese onto shelves.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floors in front kitchen area heavily worn with chipped areas near pizza prep area.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floors in front kitchen heavily worn with chipped areas near pizza prep area.

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 dust and grease buildup on kitchen ceiling tiles and walls. Clean frequently enough to prevent grease & dust buildup.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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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 dust and grease buildup on kitchen ceiling tiles and over pizza prep area. Clean frequently enough to prevent grease and dust buildup.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors in front kitchen heavily worn with large chipped areas near pizza prep table. Corrective action (CA): Floors need to be easily cleanable and smooth.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 mold like substance in soda drink nozzles and bulk ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Drink nozzles and ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Thermometers not placed in walk-in cooler (WIC) or in pizza make table. Thermometers must be in the warmest area (by the door).

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pack of single-service pizza boxes on floor in back kitchen. Must be stored at least 6" off 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

Observed air fans in walk-in cooler (WIC) with buildup of dust.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cove molding missing throughout kitchen. Contact Health Department about finishes prior to purchasing.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of grease on ceiling by pizza oven.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door has light gap all around door - allowing for potential pest entry.

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

Dead roach in dish rinse sink. Establishment receiving pest control bi-weekly.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice buildup in back reach-in freezer.

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

Ceiling tile missing over prep table in back kitchen.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back hand sink supported by wood frame - not cleanable. Replace with free standing hand sink (send specs to Health Department prior to purchasing). Floors in back and front kitchen worn at seams throughout kitchen. Patches needed. A full floor replacement needs Health Department approval.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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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 mold buildup in bulk ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Clean ice machine more frequently and thoroughly to prevent mold buildup.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wall panels in areas still removed from pest control treatment. Needs replacement by specific timeline. Walls not smooth and easily cleanable in front and back kitchen. Back hand sink supported by wood frame - not cleanable. Replace with freestanding hand sink. Floor in back and front kitchens worn at seams. Patches needed. Full replacement needs Health Department approval.

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

Grease buildup on ceiling tiles around pizza oven.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee food stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler over customer food. Store employee food below and separate from customer food.