Avondale Estates, DeKalb County

SAVAGE PIZZA

115 LAREDO DR AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002

Food

Latest score

May 13, 2026

City

Avondale Estates

County

DeKalb

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food handlers while handling dough observed wearing watches CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: watches removed upon request

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: Yes

Observation: Gasket(s) on the pizza line left and right prep cooler are torn. Discussed with the PIC to replace/repair any torn gaskets. CA: 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observation: Quat test strips were unable to be located during the inspection. CA: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Discussed with PIC to purchase/obtain Quat strips within 72 hours and to email photo of strips.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observation: shelves in the walk in cooler, the interior bottom of the Frigidaire freezer, gasket on the 3 door Duker cooler, Arctic Air gaskets are unclean food build-up.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observation: 2 wiping cloth bucket readings were less than 200ppm Quat. CA: 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. COS-additional sanitizer added and now reading 200 & 300ppm Quat

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: Yes

Observation: Gasket(s) on the Duker cooler is/are torn. Discussed with the PIC to replace/repair any torn gaskets. CA: 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observation: shelves in the walk in cooler, the interior bottom of the Frigidaire freezer, gasket on the 3 door Duker cooler are unclean food build-up.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY COLD HOLDING FOOD SHALL HOLD AT 41F OR BELOW. OBSERVED TCS PRODUCTS (SEE*) HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN THE PREP TOP COOLERS. COS- PRODUCTS WERE PLACED ON ICE TO COOL. COOKED EGGPLANT (SMALL PORTION) DISCARDED

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

FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT SHALL BE IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE PIZZA LINE 2 PREP COOLERS AND THE DUKERS COOLER. DISCUSSED WITH PIC TO HAVE GASKETS REPAIRED/REPLACED.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 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

Handsink on the pizza line was blocked with a sanitizer bucket inside of the basin. COS- bucket removed.
CA: Handsinks shall be free of obstruction at all times.

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: Yes

Gaskets (2) on the 3 door Delfield cooler are torn. PIC advised that the gaskets need to be replaced.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Test strips for dishmachine (chlorine) are not usable. Strips discarded and strips will be ordered by the PIC/CFSM.