Mo's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Mo's Pizza, the earliest from 2024. Mo's Pizza was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded mozzarella cheese, butter milk and cabbage stored inside the beer walk-in cooler holding at temperatures above 41*F. CA: Advised PIC 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. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 knives stored as clean with food debris on the magnetic strip and food debris on the magnetic strip. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed inside the sink to be washed and sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect test strips for testing Quat sanitizer and no test strips for chlorinated dish machine. CA: Advised PIC A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the side table can opener stored unclean with food debris present along the metal blade. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed the can opener in the 3-compartment sink to be washed and sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pizza racks unclean with heavy build-up. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Rack placed inside the 3-compartment sink
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the beer reach in cooler measuring 43*F ambient unable to hold TCS food items at 41*F or below. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. CA: PIC has been advised to provide an update with when the temperature has been lowered and provide a photo via email of the internal thermometer, PIC has been advised to discontinue storing TCS foods until repaired
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed black/white substance along the green racks inside the beer walk-in cooler and rusted racks inside walk-in cooler #1. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler fans unclean with heavy debris build-up. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust debris along the rack in front of the prep top cooler. CA: Advised PIC 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 the floors unclean and with food debris inside the walk-in freezer. CA: Advised PIC 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)
45
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pizza sauce and cheese used for TPHC not labeled with time removed from cold holding, or with time of discard. Informed PIC to label times for TPHC on pizza sauce and cheese. Observed no written policy for TPHC. Provided PIC with a template for a written policy. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single-use pickle containers used for raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Educated PIC that single use containers may not be reused. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC given 72 hours to purchase reusable food-safe containers for use in walk-in cooler for chicken.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish washer wearing apple watch. (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS- Watch was removed and hands were washed before returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mo's Pizza on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mo's Pizza.
How does Mo's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Mo's Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Mo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mo's Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mo's 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.
How often is Mo's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mo's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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