Gondolier Pizza
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Gondolier Pizza, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
By comparison, the average Calhoun facility scores 82, putting Gondolier Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs in reach-in freezer with thaw date of 4/26 and inspection performed on 5/5. CA: Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. COS: Meatballs were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employee wash hands in prep sink. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing sink. COS: Employee directed to wash hands in handwashing sink.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers storing cut lettuce and other plastic containers chipped. CA: Utensils and food contact surfaces of materials shall be of a smooth and cleanable surface. COS: PIC discarded broken containers that are no longer of a smooth and cleanable surface.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers with different foods in reach-in freezer uncovered. Food items were not actively cooling. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Food containers were covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of lasagna thawing on counter top. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: Pan of lasagna was below 41F, pan was placed back in freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
67
Oct 8, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizer reading above 200 ppm. CA: Sanitizers shall be used according to manufacturers recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was refilled to be between 50-100 ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine lid handle soiled with brown debris. COS: Employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice machine lid.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the prep-top cooler across the cook-line (cut cucumber=46F, cut tomato=48F, spaghetti=50F, ambient temp=60F). CA: Cold TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Per discussion with PIC food items were placed there in the morning. PIC discarded TCS food items previously mentioned.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets with chlorine sanitizer reading above 200 ppm. CA: Sanitizers shall be used according to manufacturers recommendations. COS: Sanitizer buckets were refilled to be between 50-100 ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean-up kit. CA: Food service establishments must have a kit to use when responding to bodily fluid incidents. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to verify bodily fluid clean-up kit is readily available with written procedures.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed plastic baffle of interior of ice machine soiled with brown debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up inspection.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return on follow-up inspection.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips for dining room table quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. No COS, inspector must return to verify test strips have been purchased.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. CA: Written notification required for presence of food allergens. COS: Provided food allergy awareness poster for display for public view.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
47
Mar 17, 2025
Followup
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with rust from metal screws. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. CFSM instructed to empty ice machine and not use ice from ice machine until the interior of ice machine has been properly cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed replacing metal screws with plastic screws.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed metal cambros stored as clean with tape on food contact surface of containers. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to properly clean containers.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on shelf used to store to-go containers. Corrective Actions: Employee assigned to clean shelf. Shelf was cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine lid soiled, not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/20.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers used to store dough with holes on food contact surface no longer of a smooth surface. Corrective Action: CFSM discarded broken containers that are no longer of a smooth and cleanable surface.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations. 14 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed windex spray bottle stored touching single-service paper plates and plate food contact surface was soiled with windex. Corrective Action: PIC discarded paper plates, arranged windex bottle and single service plates to be separated and not touching.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of sliced ham in walk-in cooler stored past 7 days. Sliced ham with preparation date of 2/17 and inspection performed on 3/5. Corrective Action: PIC discarded ham.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of sliced tomatoes in preptop cooler stored past 7 days. Sliced tomatoes preparation date of 2/25 and inspection performed on 3/5. Corrective Action: PIC discarded tomatoes.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers with raw chicken stored on shelving directly above cooked gyro meat and raw steak in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action: No contamination was observed, foods arranged according to cook temperature. Raw chicken moved to bottom shelf and stored under cooked gyro meat and raw steak.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper reheating of TCS food items in microwave. Meat Lasagna 135F and 140F. Corrective Action: Meat lasagna was reheated in microwave to 166F.
511-6-1.04(5)(h)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper hot holding of TCS food items below 135 degrees in steam well. Meat sauce 125F and Marinara sauce 121F. CA: Food items were rapidly reheated on stove top. Meat sauce reheated to 187F and marinara sauce reheated to 166F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade soiled with dried food debris. Corrective Action: Can opener was taken to wareawashing area to be properly cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple risk factors out of compliance during inspection (storge order, reheating foods properly, food contact surfaces clean, hot holding and date marking). Corrective Action: All risk factors were corrected on-site. Follow-up inspection will be performed within 7 days.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in kitchen not easily accessible, blocked by large trashcan. Corrective Action: Trash can was removed, making the handwashing sink accessible.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop holder soiled with dead bug and white/brown dried-up material. Corrective Action: Items were taken to warewashing area to be properly cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic container used to store clean cooking utensils soiled with dried food debris, not cleaned at a frequency to maintain food contact surface clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Container and utensils were taken to warewashing area to be properly cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled with chemical/solution common name. Corrective Action: Spray bottle removed from use and to be labeled with chemical common name.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on air vents throughout the kitchen and dinning area. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 3/21.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on walk-in cooler fan cover. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 3/21.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior of reach-in cooler and shelving soiled with spilled food and food debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/21.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service container being re-used to scoop powder sugar and dried seasonings. Corrective Action: Single service scoops were discarded after being used once. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic containers used to store dough with holes on food contact surface, metal cambro pans with tape to cover damaged area, plastic food container covers broken and heavily scorched no longer of a smooth surface. Corrective Action: PIC discarded broken containers that are no longer of a smooth and cleanable surface.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17
Mar 19, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade soiled with dried material/debris. Observed ice chute on drink machine with buildup. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, most current inspection report was displayed.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl used as scoop stored in sauce container. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, discussed scoops need to have handle and handle is to be stored off food item.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service container being re-used to scoop minced garlic in water and powder sugar. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, single service scoops were discarded. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding of several TCS foods above 41 degrees without active time control at cook line prep-top cooler. Sliced tomatoes 44F, Meatballs 46F, cut cucumber 54F, cooked mushrooms 44F, cooked spaghetti 44F, Gyro meat 44F, rice 44F, pasta 45F, ambient temperature of 46F. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, per discussion with PIC food items were within time parameters. Implemented time control for current tcs food items and future tcs food items in addition to providing smaller quantities of foods in unit until able to maintain 41F temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to put paper towels at handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/8.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice-machine heavily soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 3/8.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bag of onions stored directly on the floor not at least 6" above the floor. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, bag of onions was removed from the floor and placed on shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in between use utensils, spatulas stored in water reading 76F. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, water was replaced with hot water at 139F. Discussed water is to stay at 135F or higher or spatulas to be stored on a clean dry surface in-between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service container being re-used to scoop cheese and rice. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, single service scoop was discarded. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walk-in cooler walls and ceiling. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 3/20.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer flooring damaged, subfloor lifting not a smooth and cleanable surface. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, workorder to be placed to have floor repaired.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gondolier Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gondolier Pizza on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gondolier Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Gondolier Pizza.
How does Gondolier Pizza compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
Gondolier Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Calhoun average of 82.
Has Gondolier Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gondolier Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gondolier Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gondolier Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gondolier Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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