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Armando's Grill and Pizzeria
1008 N LIBERTY ST , WAYNESBORO, GA 30830 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 21, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B88July 21, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed can opener blade encrusted with food debris. wet wiping clothes sitting on counter top. COS-wiping clothes were placed in sanitizing bucket with bleach sanitizer and can opener was placed in ware wash sinks to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed front hand washing sink behind bar with no hand soap provision. CA-stock and keep stocked at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed incorrect test strips being used at sanitizer sink. tablets being used are for quaternary ammonium sanitizing agent, test strips are for bleach sanitizing agent. ca-acquire proper test strips for sanitizing agent being used. ca-utilize bleach in the mean time to allow for testing to ensure proper sanitizing agent concentration.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed mops sitting head down in mop bucket, ca-place upright in mop sink for proper drying to occur.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”B88January 9, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed cutting board at food prep area encrusted with food debris CA-clean and sanitize thoroughly/or replace.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed cut lettuce and mushrooms in reach in cooler under food prep area not covered. CA-cover while not actively using and being stored in reach in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed no visible posting of most recent inspection report/permit/serve safe/business license. CA-post visibly to patrons.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed ice scoop sitting in ice with handle making contact with ice in both the front ice bucket at the bar and in the ice maker in the kitchen. CA-remove from ice and store separately so the handle does not come into contact with the ice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed metal pots drying upright on rack with water pooled in them, CA-store face down so water does not collect and proper drying can take place.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed missing roof tiles near drink machine area. CA-replace asap.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B80December 5, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and pest control.
Observed front hand washing sink behind bar with no hand soap or hand drying provision. CA-stock and keep stocked at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed no date marking on prepped food items stored in the walk in coolers and reach in coolers. CA-place dates of prep or removed from original packaging on food items, use/dispose of within 7 days of prep or removed from date. (day 1 being the prep date).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed several flies in kitchen, CA-keep doors to outside closed at all times and may need to install prevention devices (example: fly fans) may need to have treatment done.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed food items in reach in freezer stored uncovered. CA-cover all food items in the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed pasta sauce in pot cooling on floor of the walk in cooler. CA-place at least 6" off of floor while cooling or storing and cover.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed steel wool stored in hand washing sink and ice scoop stored in the ice of the ice maker. CA-keep steel wool cleaning scrubber stored in a sanitizing agent or in the dishwashing sink, remove ice scoop and store in a separate container outside the ice of the ice machine, clean and sanitize container daily and as needed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed missing roof tiles near drink machine area, ca-replace asap.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed light out in walk in freezer, CA-replace asap.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-017-000120. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.