Padella Pizza

5856 Yellow Creek Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Padella Pizza, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking and disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Padella Pizza's latest score of 64 falls below the Ball Ground average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed buttermilk ranch that expired 4/1/26 stored in mini fridge at front counter. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Paper towels must be provided at all hand sinks. COS by supplying sink with paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in coolers not date marked. Food items were prepared on a previous day. Employee began writing dates on food when she saw Health Authority. TCS foods must be dated if stored longer than 24 hours. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at handwashing sink. Soap must be provided at all hand sinks. COS by supplying sink with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
64
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed foods prepared onsite not date marked. Must date the foods and use with in 7 days including the day of preparation. COS by writing the dates.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. Must be between 50 and 100ppm. COS by preparing a new solution at 100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed foods that are not easily identifiable such as flour, salt, spices not labeled when transferred from original containers. COS by writing the names.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches in the storage area.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Padella Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Padella Pizza on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Padella Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Padella Pizza.

How does Padella Pizza compare to other restaurants in Ball Ground?

Padella Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ball Ground average of 86.

Has Padella Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Padella Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Padella Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.