Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe

231 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy, Saint Marys, GA 31558

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Saint Marys restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed marsala sauce dated 2/9/26 being stored for service (Inspection date is 2/24/26). //PIC threw out the sauce. //Advised PIC to discard food 7 days after it was made/prepped.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various TCS foods cold holding at 47F-67F/Instructed to discard any foods out of temp for over 4 hours and maintain food temp at 41f OR below for cold hold

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Marinara in crock hot holding temp at 122F/Instructed to heat to 135F and maintain hot hold temp at 135F or above

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer registering in dish machine/Instructed to use 3 compartment for sanitizing clean dishes, In use knives stored between equipment not cleaned and sanitized daily/Instructed to store in a manner to prevent contamination, Old labels present on "clean" stacked dishes/Remove prior to washing

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Shelving with rust accumulation and debris build up/Clean and refinish as needed, Debris build up under and around equipment/Clean thoroughly

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained and broken/Replacing, Walls with mold present in dish area and scuffed in other areas/Clean and paint as needed

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Gap present at bottom of back door with daylight showing/Replace weather strip to seal and prevent pest entry

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection observed dish machine with air bubble preventing enough sanitizer from getting to the water. COS PIC was able to get bubble out and have sanitizer register at a higher level.

511-6-1.05(2)(cc)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection observed multiple employee cell phones on prep top. COS Employees moved phones. CA: Advised PIC to ensure that employee belongings are not on food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee cup from night before stored above prep area without id and straw/Discarded

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives stored between cooler and prep table/Corrected, Scoop handle down in bulk foods/Store with handles up out of food

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Shelving with rust accumulation and debris build up/Clean and refinish as needed, Debris build up under and around equipment/Clean thoroughly

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained and broken/Replacing, Walls with mold present in dish area and scuffed in other areas/Clean and paint as needed

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Gap present at bottom of back door with daylight showing/Replace weather strip to seal and prevent pest entry

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe.

How does Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Saint Marys?

Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Marys average of 89.

Has Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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