ACWORTH, Paulding County

Sal's Pizza

2538 CEDARCREST RD STE 111 ACWORTH, GA 30101

Food

Latest score

Apr 2, 2026

City

ACWORTH

County

Paulding

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 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 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 bulk can opener and microwave not cleaned at a frequency to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce cooling in prep cooler. CA: Items cooling shall be cooling in approved methods. COS: Noodles placed in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired servsafe certification (exp: October 2024) posted in public view. CA: An expired or suspended servsafe certification should not be posted in the establishment. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate.

UPDATE: New ServSafe certification has been obtained. (Allam Hraiz exp: 2030)

Mar 5, 2025

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

Observed ice in main kitchen hand washing sink. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CA: Educated PIC.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed personal items (employee drinks) stored above food items underneath prep top cooler. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.CA: PIC relocated drinks to designated area in cooler.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed hood vents in main kitchen with accumulation of dust debris/grease build up. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. CA: Hood vents to have maintenance by correct by date.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 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 containers of dressings on prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC stated cooler had been unplugged when he came in this morning, therefore all TCS items discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed "Tire Wet" cleaner stored on shelf touching open bag of chicken breading. CA: PIC moved cleaner to chemical storage.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle with blue liquid in front food service area without label. CA: PIC labeled bottle and moved to chemical storage.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live pest in facility. CA: PIC will have pest control come to facility by correct by date.

UPDATE: Site visit made on 9/11/24, no observation of pests. Pest Control (Massey) had been to site on 9/5/24.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink (Starbucks coffee) stored above food items for public in walk in cooler. CA: PIC discarded drink. PIC designated area for employee items.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no hand drying provision at handsink in bathroom. CA: PIC placed paper towels at sink.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple containers of TCS food items held in facility greater than 24 hours without datemark. (Pasta noodles) CA: PIC discarded food items.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple containers holding food ingredients in main kitchen area (above grill, dry storage shelving) without proper identification. CA: PIC labeled containers with common name (Sugar, Spices, Sauces).

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee handling and cooking food in main kitchen without hair restraint. CA: Food employee restrained hair.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Inspection report posted was from 3/31/2023. CA: PIC will post this inspection report.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provision at handsink in bathroom. CA: PIC placed paper towels at sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee start washing hands in 3 vat sink in main kitchen area. CA: Employee instructed and educated to wash hands in handwashing sinks only.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chicken parm held past discard date of 10/16 in reach-in cooler. CA: PIC discarded food item.

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 site-made ranch, cooked spaghetti noodles, alfredo sauce, and lasagna held in facility greater than 24hours without date mark label. CA: PIC discarded food items. Discussed with PIC, any TCS food item prepped/made in house or taken from original packaging should bare date mark label if held in facility greater than 24hrs.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep top table. CA: PIC moved sanitizer bottles to designated area for chemicals.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease accumulation beneath equipment in main kitchen area, grease seeping through other side of wall near pizza open. CA: PIC will have floors and equipment detailed clean by correct by date indicated.