The Pizza Place

400 4Th St, Columbus, GA 31901
Pizza
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Pizza Place has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Columbus average 94, so The Pizza Place trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink in main kitchen blocked by a table and storing a food container. Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. 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. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf COS: Employee removed the table from in front of the sink and removed container from the sink so that it was accessible for use.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most current inspection not posted in public view. 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 establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently di...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pepperoni slices stored in the walk in cooler cold holding at a temperature of 42*F and 43*F. Person in charge did not know how long the pepperoni had been stored in the cooler. Rule: 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. Corrective action: Person in charge discarded pepperoni.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot dog warmer with flour debris in it. Observed slushee machine with drink mix in it. Rule: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Corrective action: Person in charge emptied and cleaned the slushee machine and the hot dog warmer.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open paper bag of semolina flour stored on dry storage rack. Rule: 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; Corrective action: Person in charge discarded flour. Person in charge stated that he will provide a closed container for future flour storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pizza Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pizza Place on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

The Pizza Place most recently scored 86 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.