Mod Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
39
Score
MOD PIZZA, located at 2502 Blackmon Dr Ste 810 in Decatur, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 4, 2026. This inspection identified two critical, six major, and one minor violation. Previous inspections for this food service establishment have primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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Dec 18, 2025
Initial
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Violations — Feb 4, 2026 Inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no person in charge of compliance with food safety rules at time of inspection. Shift manager onsite could demonstrate some but not all duties. Staff at time of inspection could not demonstrate proper training in tasks such as sanitizing and testing sanitizer concentrations. Manager was uncontactable for the first 2 hours during inspection. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following: (k) Proper Sanitizing. Employees are properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused, through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing, and chemical concentration, pH, temperature, and exposure time for...
511-6-1.03(2)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM on site, previously discussed with managers that they needed a CFSM who would be on site Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. (b) At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certifi...
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of frozen pizza dough covered in water in walk-in freezer Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. COS - PIC voluntarily discarded
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical warewashing machine sanitizing rinse reaching no higher than 150F. CA: In a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); (ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). Correct by 2/7/26 - send proof of correction to inspector via email
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer in sanitizer buckets, only soap and water mix. Employees believed they were using sanitizer but upon demonstration showed that they were using the soap and water faucet to fill the buckets. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: PIC refilled buckets with sanitizer solution at 3-compartment sink
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed permit of prior owner (dated 2017) displayed on wall CA: Post the current permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers COS: Inspector provided updated permit and PIC posted
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips or thermometer capable of measuring the max temp of the high-temp mechanical dish machine. 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Correct by 2/14/26 - send proof of correction to inspector via email
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed the warewashing machine in consistently dispensing cleaning solutions and rinse aid due to air bubbles in tubes for chemicals. CA: A warewashing machine that is installed after September 12, 2007 shall be designed and equipped to: automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers Pf and incorporate a visual means to verify that detergents and sanitizers are delivered or a visual or audible alarm to signal if the detergents and sanitizers are not delivered to the respective washing and sanitizing cycles. Correct by priming or adjusting chemical containers. Send proof of repair to inspector by 2/14/26
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water (temp measured as 58F) in mens bathroom sink. Issue had been brought to management attention in previous inspection. CA Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Correct by 2/14/26 send proof of correction to inspector via email.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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