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Critters Outdoor Pizza
170 S CHEROKEE RD , SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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B80June 17, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed 3 containers of wings cooked/prepped on 06/15/2026 in 2 door reach in cooler at 45'F,47'F,and 46'F. Items must be cooled properly from 135'F to 71'F within 2 hours and from 70'F to 41'F within 4 hours. COS: PIC discarded containers of wings. Cooling log given with instructions on use.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed dish machine @ 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket replaced and line primed but still no sanitizer reading.Contact ECO lab to have machine serviced and email service invoice once fixed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Flies throughout kitchen and restaurant.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed mold-like substance build-up on inside of ice machine ice chute. CA recommend increasing cleaning frequency to prevent build-up.
−4 points · Cited as “null”No trash can @ hand washing sink next to chemical room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”Ceiling tile above can rack caving in/falling apart; air vents throughout kitchen dusty; ceiling tiles and FRP throughout kitchen dirty and dingy.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”3 light bulbs out in vent-hood; light bulbs out in 2 door reach-in cooler and 3 door reach in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”Employee tumbler on prep table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B80December 2, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and temperature control.
Observed dish machine at 0ppm. Sanitizer container changed and lines primed but could not temp any concentration. Designated PIC was instructed to discontinue dish machine use and contact service tech. 3-compartment was set up with proper concentration.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed mold-like build-up on inside ice chute of ice machine. CA Designated PIC instructed to clean it.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Restaurant has no active PIC/manager. Employee's were unable to answer questions. Instructed manager when they came, another employee must have active control when they are not here. Employee volunteered to be PIC. CA PIC instructed to train another employee on manager roll when they are not here.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed multiple items (sausage 12/1, ricotta 11/30, wings 12/1, roasted garlic 12/1) not date marked in 2 Dr. Reach-in. CA PIC instructed that all prepped items must be date marked for 7 day. COS PIC date marked items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Dirty dishes being stored/dumped in sanitizer bin of 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)”Weather stripping on middle of backdoor needs to be replaced; ceiling tiles throughout kitchen have gaps.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Bug device plugged into wall next to ice machine in pizza dough prep area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Raw wood on underside of outdoor bar. Wood must be sealed with a polyutherane coat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Cutting boards on prep line tables heavily marked.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”No trash can at HW sink next to chemical room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”Air vents throughout kitchen dusty; FRP and ceiling tiles dingy.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”2 lightbulbs out in venthood; light bulb out in 2 dr reach-in.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B83June 5, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Raw bacon stored on top of cooked (RTE) chicken, spinach + cheese + salmon>>PIC removed and placed on bottom shelf; handout distributed.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Flies seen throughout restaurant.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Gaps in ceiling tile & FRP throughout kitchen (above mop sink, by prep coolers, light seen around back door).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Insect control device above dry storage shelf at back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Cutting board on prep coolers heavily stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Raw wood under outside bar>>seal all wood w/polyurathane coat & paint a light cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No trash can @ hand wash sink by dry chemical storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen dingy & FRP; mechanical fans dusty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)”Missing light bulb in 2-door reach-in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”A90June 20, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Pasta noodles cooling in deep containers in prep cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Flies throughout kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Cutting boards on prep coolers heavily stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”No trash cans at hand wash sinks in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”Ceiling tiles at vent hood stained & FRP in kitchen; mechanical fans dusty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Lights blown in 3-Door reach in cooler & 3 lights blown in back kitchen.
−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-147-000066. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.