Pizza Jeans

675 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pizza Jeans has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Pizza Jeans on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Followup
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the time of the inspection. COS- paper towels were placed by hand sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no quats test strips or chlorine test strips at the time of the inspection. CA- test strips shall be used and provided to test the concentration of the dish machine and buckets. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed flour buildup on multiple surfaces throughout the kitchen. Obserevd the flour on bottles of oil, containers, shelves and sinks. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. Observed the gaskets and insides of the coolers unclean. CA- all coolers and gaskets shall be kept clean. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats around the dish machine. CA- gnats shall be controlled. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no quats test strips or chlorine test strips at the time of the inspection. CA- test strips shall be used and provided to test the concentration of the dish machine and buckets. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two chemical spray bottles not labeled with the common name. COS- bottles were labeled. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no response procedures for employees to follow when responding to contamination events. CA- I emailed a copy of the procedure to the PIC. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf
511-6-1.03(6)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers of flour not labeled with the common name. CA- containers shall be labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report not posted at the time of the inspection. CA- inspection report emailed shall be printed and posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed flour buildup on multiple surfaces throughout the kitchen. Obserevd the flour on bottles of oil, containers, shelves and sinks. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walls in the main kitchen peeling and not in good repair. CA- walls shall be maintained in good repair. Observed the floors unclean with old food debris, observed the ceiling vents unclean with heavy dust buildup. CA- walls, floors and ceilings shall be kept clean and free of buildup.511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an insect control device stored where it can contaminate clean dishes that were stored next to it. Observed dead bugs in the control device. COS- dishes were washed and moved where they can’t be contaminated. 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - Insect Control Devices (C) (k) Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation. 1. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. 2. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
58
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no response procedures for employees to follow when responding to contamination events. COS- I emailed a copy of the procedure to the PIC. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the interior clap of the ice machine with pink buildup. COS- employee had ice machine cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the time of the inspection. COS- paper towels were placed by hand sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sausage that was made on 10/1 not properly cooled th middle was at 46 and the sides at 41. COS- sausage was discarded. Observed the chef cooling wings at room temperature. He stated he just made the wings and was going to leave them at room temperature for an 1 hour. COS- Employee put chicken wings on an ice baths to actively cool and observations were recorded. 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment;...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the scoop handle down in the wheat flour. COS-scoop was moved with the handle above. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the gasket not in good repair in the RIC under the preptop cooler. CA- gaskets shall be maintained in good repair. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed flour buildup on multiple surfaces throughout the kitchen. Obserevd the flour on bottles of oil, containers, shelves and sinks. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walls in the main kitchen peeling and not in good repair. CA- walls shall be maintained in good repair. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
58
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed chemical sanitizing dishwasher at 0ppm CA: Advised PIC to ensure proper sanitizer concentration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed pizza’s at room temperature intended for TPHC without a time marking to indicate which point in time, temperature control ended and time control began. Advised PIC The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no verifiable manner that employees were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Provided PIC with employee health policy via email.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed red sani bucket stored inside hand sink. Advised PIC the hand wash sink shall be accessible at all times. COS- PIC removed sani bucket.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken cooling on rack at room temp. Advised PIC to cool under refrigeration. COS- PIC relocated chicken to RIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Jeans last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Jeans on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Jeans?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Jeans.

How does Pizza Jeans compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Pizza Jeans most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Pizza Jeans' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Jeans have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Pizza Jeans inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Jeans is inspected around three times per year on average.