The Pizza Place

1030 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Pizza Place stretching back to 2024. On Dec 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “warewashing facilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which The Pizza Place's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

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

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in reach-in cooler with datemarking exceeding 7 days, including diced tomatoes with prep date of 12/16 and pilled port with date of 12/10. Rule: 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; Corrective Action: PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing toxic material in front area near bar and main kitchen. Rule: 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. Corrective Action: PIC disposed of liquids.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers on drying rack with date marking stickers and sticker residue. Rule: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Corrective Action: PIC removed stickers, washed, rinsed and sanitized containers.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Containers were cycled through chemical sanitizing dishwashing machine. Observed chemical sanitizer strips at 0ppm. Rule: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ham, chili in walk in cooler without date marking. Rule: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. Corrective Action: PIC date marked items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed sodium hypochlorite sanitizer used for ware washing machine. Observed facility without testing strips. Rule: (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)

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in the prep-top cooler in the main kitchen area reaching temperatures greater than 41*F (see temperature log). Also, observed several TCS food items in the reach-cooler in the main kitchen area reaching temperatures greater than 41*F (see temperature log). 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. Person in charge moved TCS food items to the walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed facility lacking a temperature measuring device for the manual warewashing machine. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Must correct violation within 10 calendar days.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of corn and a container of chicken breast stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen area. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pizza Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Place on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pizza Place?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Pizza Place.

How does The Pizza Place compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

The Pizza Place most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has The Pizza Place's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pizza Place 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 The Pizza Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pizza Place is inspected around two times per year on average.

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