Commerce, Jackson County

Italy's Pizza and Pasta 2

1805 N ELM ST COMMERCE, GA 30529

Food

Latest score

Apr 8, 2026

City

Commerce

County

Jackson

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.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dense covered containers of pasta cooling in reach-in cooler. Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items are rapidly cooled in shallow uncovered containers. Items uncovered and cooling properly. COS.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employee working with food while wearing bracelets.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed food employees working with food without proper hair restraint.

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 heavy debris build up on floor under dry storage shelves in kitchen.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer concentration in dish machine observed at <50ppm of chlorine sanitizer. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure chlorine concentration remains between 50-100ppm for proper sanitization. Sanitizer container replaced and sanitizer concentration shown at correct concentration. COS.

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/debris build up on customer self service soda nozzles. CA: PIC instructed to ensure soda nozzles are cleaned frequently enough to prevent mold growth/debris build up.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can of residential pesticide hotshot on chemical shelf under three compartment sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure no residential pesticides are stores and used in establishment. PIC discarded pesticide. COS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wood crate under 2-Door Reach-in Freezer, not smooth and easily cleanable.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration in dish machine at 0 ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed chlorine sanitizer conentration must remain between 50-100 ppm. Use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until fixed.

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

Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer at time of inspection, not in good repair. Contact technician.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed concentration of sanitizer in dish machine at 0 ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed chlorine sanitizer concentration must remain between 50 ppm and 100 ppm. PIC determined dishmachine and facility was out of sanitizer for dish machine. Use three compartment sink until dishmachine is restocked and reading at correct sanitizer concentration.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lettuce and ground beef cooling covered in deep containers in RIC 1 and RIC 2. Items uncovererd, transfered to more shallow containers, and confirmed to be cooling correctly. COS.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee items improperly stored throughout dry storage area. No obvious employee storage area observed. Items removed. COS.

Jun 7, 2023

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

Observed multiple time-temperature control for safety (TCS) items holding above 41F in Back Middle Reach-in Cooler. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) informed all TCS items must be cold held at 41F or below. All impacted items discarded. COS.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed Back Middle Reach-in Cooler unit with air temperature of 44F at 2:00pm, holding too high. PIC adjusted unit and unit was observed to be operating at 41F or below. COS.