Eddie's Calzones

227 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Eddie's Calzones has been inspected four times since 2024. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Athens average 88, so Eddie's Calzones trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not monitoring for recorded receiving temperatures on key drop deliveries. Corrective action (CA): PIC must monitor receiving records for temperatures of received goods during key drop deliveries to ensure food safety.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open employee bottle of water stored over food in make table. CA: All employee drinks must be in a single-use cup with straw and lid stored away from food and prep surfaces. PIC removed water bottle.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelving and fan in walk-in cooler with buildup of debris and mold-like substance.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Vent hood needs to be cleaned; buildup of grease and debris is heavy.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink near 3-compartment sink used to store pans. CA: Handwash sinks shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Pan removed from handwash sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops hung in position allowing for mop head to soil mop handle.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple pieces of equipment that are no longer functional and are not used (reach-in coolers, bulk ice machine).
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed numerous flies in unused bulk ice machine in kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Italian sausage thawing in standing water with a temperature of 105 F for two hours. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be thawed under refrigeration or in running water with a temperature that does not exceed 70 F. Sausage discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of dust and debris on shelves in walk-in cooler and on multiple pieces of equipment throughout kitchen (shelves, outside of mixers, etc).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grime/debris on floors and walls near pizza oven.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked, RTE sausage and RTE chicken wings held beyond 7-day discard date. Sausage was dated 11/29/2024 and wings were dated 12/04/2024. CA: All RTE, TCS foods that are held at 41F or below for longer than 24 hours must be sold, consumed or discarded within 7-days of preparation date. Sausage and chicken wings were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken wings without date mark to indicate 7-day discard date. CA: All RTE, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods that are held for more than 24 hours must be marked with a 7-day discard date, with preparation day as day 1. Discard date added to chicken wings.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer spray bottle at 0 ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium concentration shall be between 150-400 ppm. Sanitizer spray was diluted to concentration of 200 ppm quaternary ammonium compound.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium test strips not provided at 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Front hand wash sink not supplied with soap. Corrective action (CA): All hand wash sinks must be supplied with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen beef thawing in still water. CA: TCS food shall be thawed either under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41F or less or completely submerged under running water. Frozen beef moved to walk-in cooler (WIC) to thaw.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
55
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop store in bulk paprika container with handle touching product. Scoop removed- COS
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed few broken/cracked bins stacked on clean dish shelf. Remove from use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eddie's Calzones last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eddie's Calzones on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eddie's Calzones?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eddie's Calzones.

How does Eddie's Calzones compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Eddie's Calzones most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Eddie's Calzones' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Eddie's Calzones have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eddie's Calzones means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.