American Pie Pizzeria

Observed the handsink backing up when the three compartment sink is drained. PIC will contact a plumbing company to have the plumbing repaired by 7/5/2026. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed two chemical bottles not labeled in chemical storage area. Also observed a white powder behind and beneath equipment in the food preparation and storage areas resembling boric acid. According to the owner, he is using dematiaceous earth to combat pest. PIC instructed to stop self treating for pest and cease using dematiaceous earth and/or boric acid due to potential contamination of food. The owner was instructed to deep clean and remove all white powder substance used to treat pest by 7/7/2026. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf 511-6-1.07(6)(d) - Restriction (Pf) (d) Restriction. 1. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils, and the control of insects and rodents shall be allowed in a food service establishment. Pf 2. The requirement in paragraph 1of this subsection does not apply to packaged poisonous or toxic materials that are for retail sale.

Observed two open employee water bottles store on top of a reach in cooler used to store food. A thermos was also observed on top of the cooler. Also observed an open soda bottle stored next to the microwave. PIC advised that a single use cup with a top and a straw must be used and stored away from food and food contact surfaces. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Observed employees in the kitchen wearing watches and bracelets while preparing food. Also observed employees with ineffective hair restraints. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. 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. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed dead reaches behind the reach in coolers and mixing bowl in the kitchen area. PIC will contact pest control and send a copy of the reports to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov and sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 7/5/26. The location will be treated weekly until pest activity is abated. PIC will clean and deep clean all floors and areas with build up in the kitchen and storage room. All white powder used for pest control will be clean and removed by 7/5/26.

Observed single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed used gloves hanging on a wire and stored on top of the reach in cooler. Owner was instructed to remove signs that require employees to reuse gloves. Owner advised that gloves are reused if employees remove gloves after donning but the staff member does not complete a task. The owner was advised that single use gloves must be discarded after each use. 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - Gloves, Use Limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (C) 2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, slash-resistant gloves that are used to protect the hands during operations requiring cutting shall be used in direct contact only with food that is subsequently cooked as specified under subsection (5) such as frozen food or a primal cut of meat. 3. Slash-resistant gloves may be used with ready-to-eat food that will not be subsequently cooked if the slash-resistant gloves have a smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent outer surface; or if the slash-resistant gloves are covered with a smooth, durable, nonabsorbent glove, or a single-use glove. 4. Cloth gloves may not be used in direct contact with food unless the food is subsequently cooked, such as frozen food or a primal cut of meat.

Observed build up on shelves in the reach in cooler. Also observed the interior surface of the reach in cooler contained build up. Exterior of utensil holders on the preparation line contained build up. Bowls were observed heavily stained. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed the floors and walls underneath the prep sink and three compartment sink in need of cleaning due to build up. Please clean the floors and walls regularly to prevent build-up. Also observed severe rust build up on wall panels in the men's restroom.

Observed an employee phone stored in the preparation area.

Observed the chicken salad stored in the reach in cooler with a preparation date of 12/10. Employee removed the chicken salad and discarded it (COS). 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P.

Observed the quaternary ammonium test strips expired (8/10/11). Please order new test strips and discard the old ones.

Observed a plastic cup (portion cup) stored in cheese on the prep line. Also observed the handle of stored in the bulk container of sugar. Scoops must have handles if stored inside a food product with the handle not touching the food. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH.

Observed single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee take off gloves, lay them on the reach in cooler, take a phone order and then proceed to reuse the soiled gloves. Facility has a sign on the wall that reads, " Attn: The price of gloves has gone up a lot! Please re-use gloves if they are clean! Don't put them on for 5 minutes then throw them away!" This sign must be removed and discarded immediately. Gloves must be changed regularly especially if employees are switching between tasks, touching the face or body, touching soiled objects, or after any activity that could contaminate them. If they are ripped, torn, or contaminated then the gloves must be changed. Gloves may not be reused.

Observed the interior surface of the sandwich prep cooler with a build up of old food debris. Observed the exterior surface of the dough mixer in need of cleaning. Observed the vents/blowers in the dough reach in cooler in need of cleaning due to build up. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed several bowls heavily stained on the shelf with the clean dishes. The bowls will need to be discarded and replaced. It appears to be a sauce that stained the bowls.

Observed the floors and walls underneath the prep sink and by the pizza grids in need of cleaning due to build up. Please clean the floors and walls regularly to prevent build-up.

Observed the bulk ice machine in the dining room in need of cleaning due to a pink debris on the white chute and a black mold-like debris in the interior/top surface. The chute will need to be removed to clean properly. Observed the pizza rollers on the pizza oven in need of cleaning due to a thick accumulation of old food debris. Note: The ice machine is in the lobby directly beside the claw and the drink machine which will allow the public access. There is a sign on the machine that states "Employees only". The machine will need to be locked to prevent contamination of the ice by someone (a pad lock with a key). Please send a picture once the lock has been installed. It must be completed by Friday, June 13, 2025. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed the chicken salad stored in the reach in cooler without a date to properly identify it. Employee stated that the chicken salad was made last Thursday (6/5/25).

Observed food products stored on the floor in the office area. All food items should be stored 6 inches or higher off the floor.

Observed the reach in cooler where the margarine bottles are kept with a heavy rust debris on the bottom floor. Please clean and sanitize frequently to keep clean. If the accumulation of rust keeps coming back then the unit will need to be replaced. The rug like substance that is on the bottom floor will need to be removed due to it holding liquid. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. The racks can be cleaned and painted with a food grade paint and the lettuce slicer must be replaced.

Observed the interior surface of the sandwich prep cooler with a build up of old food debris. Observed a small fan sitting on a shelf with an excessive amount of dust. Observed the exterior surface of the dough mixer in need of cleaning.

Observed several bowls heavily stained in the reach in cooler, shelf, and stored with the clean dishes. The bowls will need to be discarded and replaced. It appears to be a sauce that stained the bowls. (Items stored in the stain bowls are pineapples, black olives, chicken salad, and clean bowls).

Observed a strong odor in the men's restroom. Please clean the plumbing fixtures and the floors to reduce the odor.

Observed the floors and walls underneath the 3-compartment, prep sinks, behind the pizza oven and mixer, and underneath the dry storage shelves with a build-up. Please clean the floors and walls regularly to prevent build-up. Also, the wall by the microwave is in need of cleaning due to an accumulation.

Observed the ventilation hood over the pizza oven with excessive dust. Please have cleaned to ensure cleanability and proper function.

Observed the HVAC vents in both the men and women restroom in need of cleaning due to dust build-up.

Observed the can opener with a build up of old food debris and the ice machine with a black mold-like substance in the interior top surface.

Observed the quaternary ammonium test strips expired (8/10/11). Please order new test strips and discard the old ones.

Observed an employee in the kitchen without an effective hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed the lettuce slicer not in good repair. Observed the racks inside of the reach in cooler connected to the pizza prep top station with rust. Observed the reach in cooler where the margarine bottles are kept with a heavy rust debris on the bottom floor. Please clean and sanitize frequently to keep clean. If the accumulation of rust keeps coming back then the unit will need to be replaced. The rug like substance that is on the bottom floor will need to be removed due to it holding liquid. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. The racks can be cleaned and painted with a food grade paint and the lettuce slicer must be replaced.

Observed the interior surface of the sandwich prep, reach in cooler, and the reach in dough cooler with a build up of old food debris. The dough cooler also had a black build up on the racks. Observed the exterior surface (doors) of the reach in cooler connected to the sandwich prep unit in need of cleaning. Observed a small fan sitting on a shelf with an excessive amount of dust. Observed the exterior surface of the dough mixer in need of cleaning.

Observed the floors and walls underneath the 3-compartment and prep sinks, behind the pizza oven with a build-up. Please clean the floors and walls regularly to prevent build-up. Observed the floor underneath the replacement drink syrup in the cabinet of the dining room not in good repair. The floor will need to be repaired to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed the ventilation hood over the pizza oven with excessive dust. Please have cleaned to ensure cleanability and proper function.

Observed the HVAC vents in both the men and women restroom in need of cleaning due to dust build-up.

Observed single service pizza boxes stored on the floor in the office area. Please store all food related items 6 inches or higher off the floor.

Observed the reach in cooler where the margarine bottles are kept with a heavy rust debris on the bottom floor. Please clean and sanitize frequently to keep clean. If the accumulation of rust keeps coming back then the unit will need to be replaced. Also, observed the bottom of the salad prep unit with an accumulation of old food debris (Repeat).

Observed the floors and walls underneath the 3-compartment and prep sinks with a build-up. Please clean the floors and walls regularly to prevent build-up. (Repeat).

Observed some of the ceiling tile in the kitchen/prep area with stains. Please clean or replace the ceiling tile (Repeat).

Observed chicken salad stored in the reach in cooler at temperatures above 41F or above. PIC was instructed to discard the chicken salad.

Observed marinara sauce and meatballs hot holding in a crock pot at temperatures below 135F or above. Employee was instructed to reheat the sauce and meatballs to 165F then hot hold at 135F or above in the crock pots.

Observed the ice machine with a pink and black mold-like substance on the white chute.

Observed chemicals stored on the shelf with food items and single service items in the office.

Observed TCS foods stored inside the reach-in cooler with no date marking indicating date of preparation or disposal date.

Observed several chemical bottles without common name label. Please add labels to the bottles and store in designated area for chemicals only.

Observed employees in the kitchen prepping food items with no hair restraints.

Observed the current inspection report not posted for the public's view. A previous grade of "91/A" was posted.

Observed the current permit for 2024 not displayed.

Observed the cutting board on the prep unit with deep cuts and a yellow stain. Please replace ASAP.

Observed the pizza prep unit exterior and interior with a lot of build up. Also, the food cart in the facility has old food particles/dust. Lastly, observed the reach in cooler where the margarine bottles are kept with a heavy rust debris on the bottom floor. Please clean and sanitize these items frequently to keep clean. If the accumulation of rust keeps coming back then the unit will need to be replaced.

Observed the wall behind the prep sinks with a black mold-like build up. Please clean and properly seal the wall. Also, observed the floors underneath the sinks with a build-up.

Observed some of the ceiling tile in the kitchen with stains. Please clean or replace the ceiling tile.

Observed employees drinks stored on the reach in cooler by the clean gloves. Employees personal items should be stored in a designated area.

Observed the ventilation hood over the pizza oven with excessive dust. Please have cleaned to ensure cleanability and proper function.

Observed the AC vents throughout the kitchen with rust on them. Also one by the handwashing sink has a dust debris. Please clean and paint them so that the rust will not contaminate food items.

Observed can opener that was heavily/rusted. Please replace can opener as soon as you can. (Repeat).

Observed expired CFSM certification. Please obtain current CFSM certification.

Observed several chemical bottles without common name label. Please add labels to the bottles and store in designated area.

Observed roach (pest) falling from reach in freezer. Please have pest control service the facility.

Observed reach in cooler that had mold build up on the door panel. The food cart in the facility had old dust/food particles. The microwave had excessive food debris. Please clean and sanitize these items frequently to keep clean. (Repeat).

Observed ventilation hood with excessive and dust. Please have cleaned to ensure cleanability and proper function.

Observed several HVAC vents that had excessive rust and dust build up. Please have maintenance to thoroughly clean.