Critters Outdoor Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
45
Score
Public records show three inspections at Critters Outdoor Pizza stretching back to 2024. Critters Outdoor Pizza was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
“Adequate ventilation and lighting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Critters Outdoor Pizza's latest score of 45 falls below the Social Circle average of 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like build-up on inside ice chute of ice machine. CA Designated PIC instructed to clean it.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.03(2)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Air vents throughout kitchen dusty; FRP and ceiling tiles dingy.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 2 lightbulbs out in venthood; light bulb out in 2 dr reach-in.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Weather stripping on middle of backdoor needs to be replaced; ceiling tiles throughout kitchen have gaps.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Bug device plugged into wall next to ice machine in pizza dough prep area.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Raw wood on underside of outdoor bar. Wood must be sealed with a polyutherane coat.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on prep line tables heavily marked.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Dirty dishes being stored/dumped in sanitizer bin of 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(3)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No trash can at HW sink next to chemical room.
511-6-1.06(5)(g)
45
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Raw bacon stored on top of cooked (RTE) chicken, spinach + cheese + salmon>>PIC removed and placed on bottom shelf; handout distributed
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting board on prep coolers heavily stained
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Raw wood under outside bar>>seal all wood w/polyurathane coat & paint a light cooler
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No trash can @ hand wash sink by dry chemical storage
511-6-1.06(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen dingy & FRP; mechanical fans dusty
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light bulb in 2-door reach-in cooler
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Gaps in ceiling tile & FRP throughout kitchen (above mop sink, by prep coolers, light seen around back door)
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Flies seen throughout restaurant
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Insect control device above dry storage shelf at back door
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
58
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Pasta noodles cooling in deep containers in prep cooler
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on prep coolers heavily stained
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No trash cans at hand wash sinks in kitchen
511-6-1.06(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles at vent hood stained & FRP in kitchen; mechanical fans dusty
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights blown in 3-Door reach in cooler & 3 lights blown in back kitchen
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Flies throughout kitchen
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Critters Outdoor Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Critters Outdoor Pizza on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Critters Outdoor Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Critters Outdoor Pizza.
How does Critters Outdoor Pizza compare to other restaurants in Social Circle?
Critters Outdoor Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Social Circle average of 80.
Has Critters Outdoor Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Critters Outdoor Pizza have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Critters Outdoor Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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