Al Dente Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
52
Score
Public records show four inspections at Al Dente Pizza stretching back to 2024. Al Dente Pizza was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to seven.
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Al Dente Pizza's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored in reach-in cooler near the warewashing area temping above 41*F (sliced cheese, cut romaine lettuce, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and pizza sauce). Observed raw chicken stored at room temperature on countertop in main kitchen area that was not actively being prepared with a temperature of 57-60*F. Corrective action - PIC advised to remove TCS food items from that reach-in cooler until it can be prepared. PIC also advised food employee to store chicken in coolers unless actively involved in food preparation. 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
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical warewashing device not properly dispensing sanitizing solution. Corrective action- PIC advised to have warewashing machine repaired and sanitize dishes in the 3-compartment sink until repairs completed. A warewashing machine that is installed after September 12, 2007 shall be designed and equipped to: automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a food container stored in the handwashing sink in the main kitchen area. Corrected on site - food container relocated to 3-compartment sink for cleaning. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer concentration from mechanical dishwasher registering 10 ppm on test strips. Observed sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets in the facility no registering on sanitizer test strips, no sanitizer in the wiping solution. Corrective action - advised PIC to have dish machine checked and repaired. Dishes and utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in 3-compartment sink until repairs completed. PIC advised to prepare sanitizing solution for wiping cloth buckets with the bleach stored in the establishment or from direct dispensing of sanitizer from dishwasher or with sanitizer tablets if proper test strips are acquired instead of from the dishwasher itself.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade attached to prep table in main kitchen area with build-up of food debris. Corrective action- PIC advised to have can opener blade thoroughly cleaned. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered in main kitchen area (Sliced cheese, cut romaine lettuce, ricotta cheese in reach-in cooler; raw chicken on prep table; pan of cooked chicken above cooktop). Corrective action - PIC advised to store foods in covered containers when not actively engaged in preparation. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling, 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket holding several bags of portioned pasta stored on the floor of the main kitchen area. Corrected on site - bucket relocated to top of large box of oil during the food preparation. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
52
Jun 17, 2025
Followup
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food residue built up on can opener blade. Observed dried food residue on lids of squeeze bottles of sauces and oils. Corrective action - PIC advised to clean can opener and ensure sauce bottles are cleaned and sanitized daily. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed broken thermometers in reach-in cooler behind cooking equipment in main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to supply a working thermometer for this cold-holding unit.
511-6-1.05
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered containers of spices in cooking and prep areas of the kitchen. Corrected on site - PIC had food employee immediately cover containers with plastic wrap. 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled bottles of sauces, oils, and water stored in prep areas and near cooking equipment. Observed a bulk container of flour without a label in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to have all containers of foods that have been removed from their original containers labeled with the common name of the 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)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen ground beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature. Corrected on site - PIC applied running water to thawing ground beef package.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
70
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed food items stored in reach-in cooler near the warewashing area temping above 41*F (cooked meatballs, buttermilk). Corrective action - PIC relocated items to an alternate cooler. 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)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC advised that mechanical dishwasher was checked by service company and determined to be operational. Observed sanitizer concentration from mechanical dishwasher in main kitchen area registering 0 ppm on test strips. Determined that sanitizer bottle supplying dishwasher was empty. Corrective action - PIC contacted supplier/service company to order additional supply of sanitizer for dishwasher. PIC advised food employees to utilize third compartment of 3-compartment sink to sanitize dishes and utensils until supply is received. 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 Env...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
78
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored in reach-in cooler near the warewashing area temping above 41*F (sliced cheese, cut romaine lettuce, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and pizza sauce). Observed raw chicken stored at room temperature on countertop in main kitchen area that was not actively being prepared with a temperature of 57-60*F. Corrective action - PIC advised to remove TCS food items from that reach-in cooler until it can be prepared. PIC also advised food employee to store chicken in coolers unless actively involved in food preparation. 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
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a food container stored in the handwashing sink in the main kitchen area. Corrected on site - food container relocated to 3-compartment sink for cleaning. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer concentration from mechanical dishwasher registering 10 ppm on test strips. Observed sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets in the facility no registering on sanitizer test strips, no sanitizer in the wiping solution. Corrective action - advised PIC to have dish machine checked and repaired. Dishes and utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in 3-compartment sink until repairs completed. PIC advised to prepare sanitizing solution for wiping cloth buckets with the bleach stored in the establishment or from direct dispensing of sanitizer from dishwasher or with sanitizer tablets if proper test strips are acquired instead of from the dishwasher itself.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade attached to prep table in main kitchen area with build-up of food debris. Corrective action- PIC advised to have can opener blade thoroughly cleaned. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical warewashing device not properly dispensing sanitizing solution. Corrective action- PIC advised to have warewashing machine repaired and sanitize dishes in the 3-compartment sink until repairs completed. A warewashing machine that is installed after September 12, 2007 shall be designed and equipped to: automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered in main kitchen area (Sliced cheese, cut romaine lettuce, ricotta cheese in reach-in cooler; raw chicken on prep table; pan of cooked chicken above cooktop). Corrective action - PIC advised to store foods in covered containers when not actively engaged in preparation. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling, 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket holding several bags of portioned pasta stored on the floor of the main kitchen area. Corrected on site - bucket relocated to top of large box of oil during the food preparation. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Dente Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Dente Pizza on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Dente Pizza?
Across the inspection record, 6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al Dente Pizza.
How does Al Dente Pizza compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Al Dente Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Al Dente Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Al Dente Pizza have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Al Dente Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Al Dente Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al Dente Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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