Halal Pizza

420 N Indian Creek Drive, Suite 420, Clarkston, GA 30021
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Halal Pizza stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 87, putting Halal Pizza squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Apr 10, 2026
Followup
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.Observed interior of salad prep top cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Person in charge was advised to clean said area and create a cleaning schedule to avoid accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Observed no covered receptacle provided for unisex toilet facilities for both employees and customers. Person in charge was advised to provide at least one covered receptacle in both bathroom facilities for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Observed walk in cooler with very low light intensity to accomodate for adequate cleaning in walk in cooler. Person in Charge was advised to provide at lighting with at least 10 foot candles to accommodate for adequate cleaning.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
86
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food held below 135F for more than two hours in rice warmer in main kitchen and in food warmer for 20 minutes in front food service area. See ***in temperature logs. Corrected- on - site: Person in charge respectively, discarded food held for more than two hours and reheated food items held for 20 minutes to 165F and placed for hot holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed food storage shelves in walk in cooler encrusted with old food residue and mold like substance. Person in Charge was advised to clean said shelves to prevent possible cross contamination and send picture to inspector via email by 4/3/26.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. At time and place of inspection, PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrected-on- site: Person in Charge was advised on symptoms and provided with documentation of employees to complete at the time of inspection.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. At time and place of inspection ,establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfac...
511-6-1.03(6)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.Observed floors and walls unclean with accumulated dried food particles, debris and grease along floor/ wall juncture throughout the establishment. Person in Charge was advised to create a cleaning schedule to avoid accumulation and send pictures of cleaned areas to inspector via email by 3/31/26.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee clothing and other personal items stored amongst dry food items and paper goods in the food and non food storage area. Person in Charge was advised to locate an appropriate designated area for employee personal items to prevent cross contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units. Observed, Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk- in refrigeration unit in main kitchen. Person in Charge was advised to provide at least 10 foot candles (108 lux) in walk-in refrigerator to allow for storage and cleaning of unit.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination. Observed multiple maintenance tools stored on shelves amongst dry food items,beverages and paper goods in rear food and non food storage area. Person in Charge was advised to store said tools in a designated area to prevent any cross contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulation.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 a heavy accumulation of grease on exterior and interior walls of all cooking equipment, an accumulation of grease on ventilation hood filters, an accumulation of mold like substance on condenser and walls of walk in cooler and dough mixer with encrusted flour all in the kitchen. Person in Charge was advised to create a cleaning schedule to avoid accumulation and send pictures...
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
50
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat/time/temperature control for safety foods held below 135F located in the main kitchen and front food service area. See asterisks in temperature log. CA: Time/temperature control foe safety foods shall be held at 135F or above. COS: All time/temperature control for safety foods reheated to 165F or above for hot holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed two food employees touch ready-to-eat bread with bare hands when cutting it into multiple slices. CA: Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready- to-eat form. COS: Bread discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed food employee handling food at front food service area with hair including beard longer than one half inch. CA: 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. COS: Employee donned hair restraint and beard guard.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed food employee handling food without a beard guard. CA: 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. COS: Employee donned beard guard.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee wearing a watch while preparing food. CA: The only acceptable wrist jewelry is a plain wedding band. COS: Watch removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed door panels of reach-in-coolers & prep-top-coolers unclean with flour. Observed bottom shelf of prep-top-coolers and reach-in-coolers unclean with dried food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls unclean with accumulated dried food debris, water, oil. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Pizza on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Halal Pizza.

How does Halal Pizza compare to other restaurants in Clarkston?

Halal Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clarkston average of 87.

Has Halal Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Halal Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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