Pastella

3393 Peachtree Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30326
Italian
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Pastella appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Pastella's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TcS foods with temperatures over 41 degrees. CA advised PIC that TCS foods must be under 41 degrees. 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed container of raw chicken stored above packaged raw pork and a container of raw pastor. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods prepared at least 1 day prior to inspection date, cold-holding above 41F. See * in temperature log. CA: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wheel inside the only hand sink. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: wheel removed from hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal water bottles stored directly next to clean linens. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: water bottles relocated away from linens.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
64
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pastella last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pastella on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pastella?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pastella.

How does Pastella compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Pastella most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Pastella's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pastella have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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